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Israeli strikes reportedly targeted Iran's supreme leader and president

Israeli airstrikes have reportedly targeted Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian, with the results of the strikes still unknown.

Israeli strikes on Iran early this morning have reportedly focused on key political figures, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian. An official from Israel indicated that these strikes also impacted other high-ranking commanders and military leaders within the Iranian regime. However, as of now, the exact outcome of the strikes remains unclear, with reports still emerging regarding their effectiveness.

Following the strikes, Iranian news source Tasnim has announced that President Pezeshkian is in 'full health', indicating he may not have been gravely affected by the action. Meanwhile, Israeli media, channeling unnamed sources, claims that the strikes were assessed by their officials as 'very successful', particularly in terms of targeting senior military commanders, although the physical condition of Khamenei has yet to be confirmed and remains uncertain.

This development adds another layer of tension to the ever-complex relationship between Israel and Iran, with the Israeli government potentially seeking to weaken Iranian leadership amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts in the region. The ramifications of these strikes will likely be closely monitored by both regional and international actors, given the potential for this event to escalate military and political responses from Iran and its allies.

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