
US-Israeli Attack on Iran Kills 201, Trump Threatens to Wipe Out Civilization
Key Takeaways
- Two-week ceasefire announced amid U.S.-Iran talks, with Israel participating in the broader truce.
- Israeli strikes in Lebanon continued despite the ceasefire.
- Pakistan mediated the ceasefire and hosted talks in Islamabad.
Opening Strikes Kill 201 Iranians
Operation Epic Fury began with coordinated US-Israeli strikes that killed at least 201 Iranians.
“'Momentary relief': World leaders react to US-Iran ceasefire Pakistan will host peace talks in Islamabad on Friday”
The Pentagon confirmed six American service members killed.

Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was assassinated in a drone strike.
Trump threatened to continue with ferocious, unyielding resolve.
A Reuters poll found only 27% of Americans approved of the strikes.
Iran Retaliates, Strait of Hormuz Closed
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to US and allied shipping.
Iran launched missile strikes on Israel that killed 11 people.

Pakistan emerged as a key intermediary in brokering the cease-fire.
The White House confirmed Israel's campaign in Lebanon was continuing.
Two-Week Cease-Fire Agreed
Trump announced the two-week cease-fire after Pakistan mediated the deal.
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Iran's foreign minister said Iranians would cease their defensive operation.
Israel said Lebanon was not part of the cease-fire.
Israeli forces launched their largest assault on Lebanon in three weeks.
Strait of Hormuz Reopens
The first ship passed through the Strait of Hormuz after the cease-fire.
The deal included provisions on compensation and lifting sanctions.

The Guardian described rare footage of domestic reaction in Tehran.
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