The U.S. strikes on Iran are leaving experts terrified they could trigger a wave of retaliatory attacks from Tehran’s various proxy groups across the Middle East. It could quickly escalate the conflict into a wider regional war, impacting American troops, allies, and civilian interests.
Donald Trump confirmed on Saturday afternoon that “Operation Epic Fury” has killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Trump administration launched its attacks after negotiations on nuclear enrichment failed. He stated that U.S. bombing will continue “uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary.”
