The Islamic Republic of Iran faced a significant shock on February 28, 2026, when Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and around 40 senior military commanders were killed in US and Israeli strikes on Tehran. The attacks, part of the operation 'Roaring Lion,' resulted in the deaths of numerous high-ranking officials, including key figures from the IRGC and military leadership, over several waves of airstrikes throughout 2025 and early 2026. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)