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Israel Strikes 30+ Iranian Military Targets in "Roaring Lion" Operation

The Israeli Defence Forces have launched extensive strikes, dubbed "Operation Roaring Lion," targeting over 30 sites in Iran including aerial defense systems and military command centers. The operation was conducted with unprecedented joint planning and cooperation with the United States Armed Forces. The strikes resulted in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to reports. Iran has declared 40 days of public mourning and vowed that the assassination "will not go unpunished."

Key Points: Israel Strikes Iran: 30+ Targets Hit, Ayatollah Khamenei Killed

  • 30+ targets struck in western & central Iran
  • Aerial defense & missile systems hit
  • Operation coordinated with US forces
  • Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei killed
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Israeli strikes target aerial defence systems, military command centres in Iran

IDF launches "Operation Roaring Lion," striking Iranian defense systems & command centers. The attack, coordinated with the US, results in the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.

"The IDF will continue to degrade the Iranian terror regime's capabilities until they can no longer threaten our people - IDF"

Tel Aviv, March 1

Israeli Defence Forces on Sunday said that amid its ongoing strikes in Iran, over 30 sites had been attacked, which include aerial defence systems, missile launchers, regime targets and military command centres.

Sharing the details in a post on X, the IDF said that it will continue to "degrade" Iranian capabilities.

"ONGOING STRIKE: 30+ targets so far, in western and central Iran, including aerial defense systems, missile launchers, regime targets and military command centers. The IDF will continue to degrade the Iranian terror regime's capabilities until they can no longer threaten our people", the IDF wrote on X.

Earlier on Sunday morning, IDF shared that it had struck the missile launch site in the Qom area of Central Iran. In a post on X it noted that the strike targeted a site that stored Ghadr H-1 ballistic missiles.

Earlier in a video message, the IDF called the strikes against Iran--Operation Roaring Lion.

"The launch of Operation Roaring Lion comes after months of close and joint planning with the U.S. Armed Forces, a historic, unprecedented level of cooperation between two nations fighting side by side against terror. Our mission could not be more clear. The IDF will continue to act to remove emerging threats against Israel because the price of an action is too high", IDF's Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani said in a video message on Sunday.

The Israeli-US strikes have resulted in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei

According to state-run Press TV, Iranian government issued a statement warning that the "crime of assassination of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution will not go unpunished" and asserting that the "pure blood of the martyred Leader will uproot the criminal regimes of the US and Israel."

Iran is observing 40 days of public mourning following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Reuters reported, citing Iranian state media. In Shia Islam, the 40th day after death (Arba'een) holds immense spiritual weight.

The death occurred following strikes by the US and Israel (Operation Epic Fury/Lion's Roar) on Saturday.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The article mentions the death of the Supreme Leader. If true, this isn't just a military strike; it's a decapitation. The 40-day mourning period in Shia tradition is significant. The regional fallout will be massive and unpredictable. India must tread very carefully with its energy and Chabahar port interests.
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Rohit P
Operation Roaring Lion? Sounds like something from a movie. The reality is grim. Innocent people on both sides suffer. As an Indian, I'm more worried about the safety of our diaspora in the Gulf and how this impacts our imports. Our government needs a solid contingency plan.
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Priya S
The "historic, unprecedented level of cooperation" with the US is telling. It shows this was a planned, long-term strategy. While the threat from Iran is real, I respectfully question if assassination is the right path. It creates martyrs and deepens hatred, making long-term peace even harder.
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Vikram M
Directly targeting the Supreme Leader... This changes everything. Iran's response will not be conventional. Expect proxy attacks across the region. Our Indian Navy better be on high alert in the Arabian Sea and Strait of Hormuz. Maritime security is paramount now.
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Karthik V
A very sad day. War only brings destruction. India has always advocated for dialogue and peaceful resolution. We have good relations with both Israel and the Arab world. Maybe India can use its diplomatic capital to help de-escalate? A tough ask, but worth trying.

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