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Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East
The Jerusalem Post • • world
Key Points:
- Israel and the US launched Operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury on February 28, aiming to create conditions for regime change in Iran.
- An Israeli strike killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s defense minister, and several IRGC generals in the largest-ever aerial attack by the Israeli Air Force.
- Iran retaliated with missile attacks across the Middle East targeting Gulf nations and US military bases, resulting in significant casualties.
- Since February 28, 39 Israeli Defense Forces soldiers and 23 civilians have been killed, with at least 7,693 injured in missile attacks, while 18 US soldiers were also killed according to CENTCOM.
- A ceasefire deal was announced on April 7 and came into effect on April 8, halting active hostilities.
