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flag U.S.-Israel strikes in March 2026 killed Iran’s supreme leader and sparked regional conflict, despite no evidence of an imminent Iranian attack.

flag U.S. officials told congressional staff in a closed-door briefing that there was no intelligence indicating Iran planned a preemptive attack before a major U.S.-Israel strike in early March 2026, contradicting earlier claims by the Trump administration. flag The coordinated operation targeted over 1,000 sites across Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and dozens of top officials, and resulted in three U.S. service members killed and five seriously injured. flag While the Pentagon acknowledged Iran’s missile and proxy threats, it stated no imminent danger existed. flag The strikes, timed to coincide with high-level Iranian gatherings, relied on extensive U.S.-Israel intelligence sharing. flag The operation has heightened regional tensions, triggered retaliatory attacks, and drawn criticism over its justification and long-term strategy.

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