U.S. And Israel Pound Iran After Killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

U.S. and Israeli forces undertook a concentrated air and ground campaign against Iran after what multiple outlets reported as the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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CENTCOM described the strikes as part of Operation Epic Fury, saying roughly 700 additional targets were hit since Sunday and that this brought CENTCOM's total for Operation Epic Fury to more than 1,700 targets.

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Other tallies in the same report varied, citing 1,250+ and 1,000+ strikes at various points, reflecting rapidly changing counts.

The Associated Press said the conflict intensified after a U.S. and Israeli strike that reportedly killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Coverage noted the strikes hit Iranian military and government sites.

Figures and operational details remain fluid across reports.

State outlets and reporting said Iran vowed 'scorched earth' retaliation and highlighted vulnerabilities around the Strait of Hormuz.

The Indian Express reported that Iran has vowed 'scorched earth' retaliation and noted that President Masoud Pezeshkian has invoked Article 111 to form a three-member provisional Leadership Council after Khamenei's death.

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Iranian commanders and advisers were quoted warning that the Strait of Hormuz had been closed, a central strategic claim picked up by regional and international coverage.

The campaign broadened into regional strikes and defensive measures.

“A sharp divergence between equity markets and energy prices dominated global trading on Tuesday, with Wall Street tumbling as crude oil extended its explosive rally”

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U.S. forces reportedly brought heavy bombers and fighters into operations.

Israeli strikes and subsequent Iranian actions hit military and infrastructure targets, and several governments activated emergency responses.

The Indian Express said the U.S. introduced B-1 and B-52 bombers and F-15 fighters into the operation.

Its reporting and other outlets described strikes hitting ballistic missile hubs, naval assets and government districts, with heavy explosions reported in Tehran.

Business Today reported that the US embassy in Riyadh was reportedly struck by drones, and that Tehran-backed Hezbollah struck toward Tel Aviv.

Outlets described evacuations and air-defense activations in the Gulf and Levant.

Markets reacted sharply as the conflict threatened oil routes and pushed yields and commodity prices.

Business Today reported "Brent crude jumped more than 8% above $84/bbl and WTI rose over 8% above $77/bbl."

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The Associated Press recorded that "Brent jumped 7.8% to $83.79 and U.S. crude rose 7.6% to $76.63."

Bond markets rose as well: The Economic Times said "The 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.09% (from 4.05% late Monday and 3.97% on Friday)."

The Times of India gave a similar move to "4.10%."

Precious metals reporting was inconsistent — The Indian Express noted "gold surged above $5,200," whereas The Economic Times said "gold plunged 4.9% to $5,053.30 after recently topping $5,300," underscoring how rapidly changing trade flows and currency moves produced divergent price snapshots.

Reports emphasized the human and material toll.

“A sell-off for stocks wrapped around the world and is slamming into Wall Street Tuesday, as oil prices leap even higher on worries that the widening war with Iran may do more sustained damage to the economy than feared”

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They also highlighted uncertainty and varying tallies across sources, with multiple reports stressing the situation was fluid and that figures and operational descriptions differed across briefings and outlets.

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The Indian Express noted 'Iranian state media reported about 165 casualties from strikes in Minab' and that 'CENTCOM confirmed American casualties during ongoing ground and air operations.'

Business Today described broad market and geopolitical disruption, saying 'The Dow fell as much as 1,033 points and finished about 1.8% lower' as investors digested the risk.

The Associated Press captured the view that 'Some investors say this doesn't yet signal a long-term market downturn and stocks could rebound if the war is short.'