Daily brief
The United States and Israel have carried out military strikes inside Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and senior members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The operation, referred to as 'Operation Epic Fury,' involved Tomahawk missiles and has created a significant leadership vacuum. In response, Iran has launched retaliatory strikes against U.S. bases and Israel, and the IRGC says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting shipping.
Three U.S. service members were killed and several wounded during military operations in Iran, marking the first American fatalities in the conflict. President Trump stated operations will continue for weeks to achieve U.S. objectives and vowed to avenge the deaths.
A shooting at a bar in Austin, Texas, left three people dead, including the suspect, and injured 14 others, with the FBI investigating it as a potential act of terrorism.
Protesters stormed the U.S. consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, resulting in multiple deaths, with reports citing figures ranging from nine to at least 22 people killed.