Breaking: US and Israel Expand Iran Air Campaign Following Khamenei

US and Israeli forces have launched a second day of intensive air strikes across Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. President Donald Trump confirmed the joint military campaign, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, aims for regime change and the destruction of Iran's missile capabilities. The strikes have hit central Tehran, including the police headquarters and state television buildings, while Iran has retaliated with missile attacks on Israel and Gulf states. Global aviation is facing severe disruption as Dubai International Airport remains shut after sustaining damage. Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have triggered a surge in oil prices, with reports of a transit ban and damage to tankers near Oman. Casualties are rising, including reports of over 100 children killed at a school in Minab. Amidst the chaos, the U.S. military confirmed three fighter jets were downed by friendly fire in Kuwait. Trump suggests operations could last several weeks as the Middle East enters a period of profound instability.

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[00:05] Frederick Moore: And I am Frederick Moore.
[00:07] Frederick Moore: Heavy smoke is rising over Tehran today.
[00:10] Frederick Moore: United States and Israel are carrying out a second day of intensive air strikes across Iran.
[00:16] Evelyn Hartwell: This military campaign follows the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
[00:26] Evelyn Hartwell: He was killed in an Israeli strike this past Saturday.
[00:33] Evelyn Hartwell: President Trump has stated the objective is regime change.
[00:39] Evelyn Hartwell: He is calling on the Iranian people to reclaim their country while warning of force that has never been seen before.
[00:51] Frederick Moore: In Tehran, major explosions have been reported near the national police headquarters and state television offices.
[00:58] Frederick Moore: The defense ministry was also hit.
[01:01] Frederick Moore: The Israel Defense Forces confirmed their air force is focusing on the heart of the city
[01:06] Frederick Moore: to dismantle remaining Iranian air defenses.
[01:10] Evelyn Hartwell: Iran has responded with retaliatory strikes across the region.
[01:14] Evelyn Hartwell: Missile fire has targeted sites in Israel, and major international transit hubs in the Gulf have sustained damage.
[01:21] Evelyn Hartwell: Dubai International Airport remains shut today after being hit overnight.
[01:26] Evelyn Hartwell: This is causing unprecedented disruptions for hundreds of thousands of passengers worldwide.
[01:32] Frederick Moore: The security situation is fluid and dangerous.
[01:35] Frederick Moore: The US military confirmed today that three American fighter jets were mistakenly downed by friendly fire from Kuwaiti defenses during an Iranian air assault.
[01:46] Frederick Moore: Meanwhile, the economic fallout is accelerating.
[01:49] Frederick Moore: Oil prices are jumping following an Iranian Navy broadcast banning transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
[01:56] Evelyn Hartwell: The humanitarian toll is also becoming clearer.
[02:00] Evelyn Hartwell: Iranian authorities state that more than 100 children were killed when a school was bombed in the southern city of Minab yesterday.
[02:07] Evelyn Hartwell: This news comes as the White House signals that Operation Epic Fury is not a brief intervention.
[02:14] Evelyn Hartwell: President Trump suggested the campaign could last between four and five weeks.
[02:18] Frederick Moore: Opposition to the strikes has sparked international protests.
[02:22] Frederick Moore: Significant clashes occurred today outside the U.S. consulate in Pakistan and the Green Zone in Baghdad.
[02:29] Frederick Moore: The death of Khomeini and this subsequent military campaign have opened a new and unpredictable chapter in Middle Eastern history.
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Breaking: US and Israel Expand Iran Air Campaign Following Khamenei
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