The months-long, US-Israeli mission to find and kill Iran's Supreme Leader
A piece of crucial intelligence arrived just hours before the attack on a compound in central Tehran.
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"He was unable to avoid our intelligence and highly sophisticated tracking systems."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Ali Khamenei was the Supreme Leader of Iran until his death.
A veteran security figure and long-time adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader who has returned to a central role in shaping Tehran’s military and diplomatic strategy.
Iranian defense minister stated to have been killed in recent strikes.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Masoud Pezeshkian is the President of Iran.
Commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards.
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A piece of crucial intelligence arrived just hours before the attack on a compound in central Tehran.
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