Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei narrowly escaped an American-Israeli drone strike on his leadership compound on February 28, according to a leaked audio recording obtained by a British newspaper. The report claims that the strike was intended to target Khamenei, his family, and Iranian leadership simultaneously. The strike occurred at 9:32 AM local time, amidst escalating tensions between Iran, the US, and Israel.
According to the leaked audio recording, the strike was aimed at the leadership compound where Khamenei and his family reside. The recording was made by Morteza Hosseini, the head of protocol for the Supreme Leader’s office, during a meeting in Tehran on March 12.
The report claims that the strike caused minor injuries to Khamenei, but his wife, Zahra Habibollah Eslami, and son were killed. The strike also hit multiple areas of the compound, including residences of several of Khamenei’s family members.
Israel’s President Benjamin Netanyahu described the new Iranian ballistic missile as a significant challenge. The UAE’s Ministry of Defense has claimed to have destroyed 13 ballistic missiles using its defensive system.
Iran has executed a person accused of spying for Israel. The official news agency reported a large turnout of government officials, military leaders, and members of various social classes at the funeral of Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s National Security Council.
The United Nations Fact-Finding Mission has stated that investigations are in their early stages. Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari expressed deep sorrow and regret over the loss of Ali Larijani.
The US has accused Russia of sharing satellite images and advanced drone technology with Iran. Arab media outlets have cited Israeli sources stating that authorities are assessing the results of the operation.
Iran’s provincial governor has reported that the city of Dorud in Lorestan province was targeted by the attack. The US has stated that the removal of Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel is a necessary condition for lifting energy sanctions.
Hamas has expressed condolences to the Iranian people over the loss of Ali Larijani. China has announced that it will provide emergency humanitarian aid to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
US President Donald Trump has announced that the White House Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles, has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. The Iranian government has vowed a strong response to the attack. The National Mobilization Front has announced its support for the Afghan people against the Taliban regime and its extremist ideology.
The DG ISPR has stated that the Afghan Taliban has used drones provided by India against Pakistan. The Iranian missile strike has targeted several areas in Israel.
A social media user has shared a message on Instagram announcing the birth of his third daughter, Amira Maya, on March 13.
