In a historic shift, the US has killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Pres. Trump cited an "imminent threat" for the strike, which has triggered global oil surges and regional instability.
Iran's death toll has hit 787 following 1,039 joint U.S.-Israeli strikes. Rights groups report 742 civilian deaths, including 176 children, as the conflict spreads across the Middle East region.
The IRGC has threatened to burn any ship entering the Strait of Hormuz following the death of Ali Khamenei. Oil prices surged 13% as tankers are targeted by drones in the strategic waterway
President Trump told CNN that the U.S. is "crushing" Iran, destroying 10 naval vessels and targeting nuclear sites. He warned that the "real major strike" is coming soon to neutralize proxy forces.
Europe faces a gas crisis after Qatar halted LNG production following Iranian strikes. With a Saudi refinery shut and a tanker hit in Oman, global oil prices are pushing toward a $90 per barrel peak.