Khamenei Dead, Hormuz Closed: The Middle East Breaks Open

2026-03-01 - 20:13

Key Points — Joint US–Israeli strikes killed Ayatollah Khamenei, 48 senior officials, his daughter and grandchild; a temporary leadership council has assumed power in Tehran — Iran retaliated with hundreds of missiles and drones across six countries, hitting Dubai’s airport, the Burj Al Arab, residential areas in Israel, and US bases — at least 200