Smoke rises from an explosion after Israel and the US launched attacks on Iran in Tehran, Iran, March 1, 2026 | Photo credit: MAJID ASGARIPOUR
Iranian state television and the state news agency IRNA announced the death of the 86-year-old early on Sunday. US President Donald Trump said it gave the Iranians the “greatest opportunity” to “take back” their country.
The announcements came after a joint US-Israeli aerial bombardment targeting Iranian military and government sites. Trump said the “heavy and precise bombing” would continue all week or as long as necessary.
Iran responded by firing drones and missiles at Israeli and US military installations around the Gulf, as well as the global business hub of Dubai. Earlier Sunday, Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard threatened to launch its “most intense offensive operation” yet targeting Israeli and American bases.
Israel also continued its attacks on Iran with a massive attack targeting Tehran.
Here’s the latest: Israeli military says not aware of attacks on Iranian school – An Israeli military spokesman said Sunday that he is not aware of any Israeli or US attacks near a school in southern Iran that killed more than 100 people.
State news agency IRNA said a strike hit a girls’ school in the city of Minab on Saturday.
On Saturday, US Central Command spokesman Captain Tim Hawkins said he was “aware of reports” and that the US was investigating.
Pope urges end to violence – Pope Leo In the Holy See’s first response to the attacks, the American pope called for a resumption of diplomacy and a “reasonable, authentic and responsible” dialogue based on justice.
Published on March 1, 2026
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