In late February, the US and Israel conducted a series of attacks across Iran, most notably resulting in the death of the top leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with several key figures of the regime. The operation was named 'Epic Fury' by the USA and 'Roaring Lion' by Israel, signifying their aggressive stance towards Iran. While the US and Israel fully support these military actions, responses from European leaders have been mixed. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez condemned the attack as a dangerous military intervention outside international law, while UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticized the operations as well. Meanwhile, the UK permitted the use of its bases for defensive purposes, and the Italian Prime Minister condemned a rocket attack on an Iranian school that resulted in at least 165 casualties.