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Tehran Targeted
Israel launches a new wave of strikes directly hitting the Iranian capital.
Iranian Retaliation
Tehran fires drones and missiles at Israeli and U.S. military bases.
Diplomatic Collateral
Serbia confirms its embassy in Tehran was damaged during the military strikes.
Initial Strikes
U.S. and Israel launch joint strikes on Iranian targets; Supreme Leader killed.
Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader has signaled a hardline shift in foreign policy by declaring the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to international shipping. This move threatens to paralyze global energy markets and significantly escalate military tensions in the Middle East.
The newly appointed Supreme Leader of Iran has issued his first public statement, pledging to maintain the country’s hardline military stance and support for regional attacks. This declaration signals a continuation of geopolitical instability, directly impacting global energy markets and risk sentiment.
A significant escalation in Middle Eastern hostilities has seen Israel launch direct strikes on Tehran following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader in a joint U.S.-Israeli operation. Iran has responded with a wide-ranging counteroffensive targeting Israeli and U.S. military assets, triggering immediate volatility across global energy and financial markets.