Summary
Iran has launched military strikes against Israel and U.S. bases in the Gulf following the killing of its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has vowed to take revenge, and Iran claims to have used drones and missiles in these attacks. The strikes are part of a revised military strategy focused on Iran's survival.
Key Facts
- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed, prompting military retaliation by Iran.
- Iran is targeting Israel and U.S. military bases in the Gulf region with drones and missiles.
- Iran's military structure includes the regular army (Artesh) and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
- The IRGC plays a key role in Iran's military strategy, controlling airspace and drone operations.
- During retaliatory strikes, some missiles were intercepted, but others hit U.S. and Israeli assets.
- Fires and smoke from these strikes have affected areas in the United Arab Emirates, including Dubai landmarks.
- At least nine people died in Iran's missile strike on an Israeli town.
- Iran has changed its military strategy to be more aggressive to ensure its survival against foreign threats.
