United States Central Command released video footage showing strikes on Iranian missile launchers as part of Operation Epic Fury. The military action was described as swift and decisive, following warnings to the Iranian government. Defense officials said the operation targeted missile capabilities believed to threaten Americans.

The Secretary of War stated that the campaign, ordered by President Donald Trump, was the most lethal and precise aerial operation in history. He said Iran had refused diplomatic efforts and would face consequences, emphasizing that missile systems, production facilities, and naval forces would be destroyed. He also reiterated that Iran would not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.

Iranian state media reported that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint strikes carried out by the United States and Israel. According to the reports, he was assassinated in his office on Saturday morning. Authorities declared 40 days of mourning following his death.