Here's a summary of the key regime officials who have been killed in the US-Israeli strikes.
NYT: CIA Tracked Khamenei For Months
According to The New York Times, US intelligence officials said the CIA tracked Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s movements for months and ultimately identified a rare gathering of senior Iranian officials at a Tehran leadership compound that could be used as a "window of opportunity."
This “high-fidelity” intelligence was shared with Israeli counterparts shortly before the joint US–Israeli strike, allowing the timing of the operation to be adjusted so that it struck when Khamenei and other leaders were present -- resulting in his death and those of other key regime officials.
Here's the latest roundup of what's happening from our news desk:
Israel, Iran Launch New Strikes After Death Of Khamenei
Following the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Israel continued to pound sites in Iran on the second day of a massive joint attack by Tel Aviv and Washington on the Islamic republic, while Tehran fired back in retaliation.
There was no official word early on March 1 of further US air strikes, but President Donald Trump said Washington would hit Iran with "a force that has never been seen before" if it stepped up its military action.
Earlier, Trump had said "heavy and pinpoint bombing" would continue through the week or longer.
US defense chief Pete Hegseth wrote on X that the "Iranian regime had their chance, yet refused to make a deal — and now they are suffering the consequences."
The strikes set the region on edge as air raid sirens wailed in across the Middle East amid retaliatory strikes by Tehran against Israel and on Arab countries hosting US military assets.
Attack On US Consulate In Karachi
Seven people were killed when a crowd of students attempted to storm the US consulate in Karachi, Pakistan. The deaths occurred after reports of gunfire between law enforcement and members of the Imamia Students Organization (ISO), linked to Shi'a political parties.
Video shot shortly after the incident by a reporter from RFE/RL's Radio Mashaal showed a building in flames, a charred motorcycle, and the heavy presence of Pakistani security forces.
Clashes were also reported near the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, while the US Embassy in Muscat, Oman, instructed staff in the country to "shelter in place" due to unspecified "ongoing activity" outside the capital. A drone attack on an Omani port was also reported.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) tweeted that "for the 20th time in the last 24 hours, millions of Israelis run to shelter across Israel under Iranian missile fire."
Loud blasts were heard in Dubai and the Qatari capital, Doha, for a second day, after Iranian state media announced that strikes were being carried out in retaliation for Khamenei's death.
Iran's top security official, Ali Larijani, said a temporary new leadership council was being set up after the US and Israeli air strikes had killed several senior figures as well as Khamenei.
"Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social on February 28.
Iranian state media confirmed the death of Khamenei after earlier making several denials that the 86-year-old was dead.
Early on March 1, Iran's Fars News Agency -- which is close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) -- also reported that members of Khamenei's extended family were killed in Israeli attacks.
State media also confirmed the death of top Khamenei adviser Ali Shamkhani and Mohammad Pakpour, commander of the IRGC.
Celebrations were reported in several cities -- including Tehran, Karaj, Shahavar, and Isfahan.
Unverified videos showed celebrations in Shiraz and Abdanan, with car horns blaring and people carrying photos of some of the thousands of protesters killed in the January crackdown on anti-government demonstrations.
AFP also reported that there were pro-Khemenei actions as well, with thousands of people gathering on March 1 in a Tehran square to mourn.
A Major Blow To Regime
Khamenei's death represents a major blow to the country’s embattled leadership.
Khamenei had held near-dictatorial powers over Iran since becoming the supreme leader in 1989 after the death of the founder of the Islamic republic, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.
As supreme leader, the hard-line Khamenei was a vocal opponent of moves by any potential moderate leaders to repair relations with the West. He was also a symbol of hatred by many inside Iran who were angered by the repression of the theocratic regime in Tehran.
Israel's military said it hit multiple areas in the capital where top officials had gathered and also struck Iranian missile-launcher sites -- 500 targets in all with some 200 fighter jets taking part in the first waves.
Early on March 1, Israel's military said it completed another round on air strikes targeting ballistic-missile and air-defense sites in central and western Iran. Details weren't immediately available. Explosions were also reported in Tehran in the morning hours.
Iran's Mizan news agency, which is tied to Iran's judiciary, said 108 people died in a strike on a girls school in Minab, blaming Israel.
Western journalists were not allowed access to the site and the claim could not be verified.
Khamenei Supporters Mourn In Several Iranian Cities
Supporters of Iran’s Islamic republic gathered in Tehran and several cities, including Tabriz, Mashhad, Isfahan, Ahvaz, and Kermanshah, to mourn the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khameneii.
They waved black flags and chanted slogans, such as “Death to America,” “Death to Israel,” and “No compromise, no surrender in the battle with America.”
The Tehran government has declared seven days of public holidays and 40 days of national mourning.
The Organization of Religious Boards, a state-affiliated coordinating body, said it had converted religious groups into “neighborhood resistance headquarters.” It said the duties of these headquarters would include “active narrative-building,” “preventing the formation of destructive narratives,” and preparing to “manage information vacuums.”
Following the announcement of Khamenei's death, Iran's security chief, Ali Larijani, urged officials to focus on serving the public, while Iraq’s top Shi’a cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, offered condolences without issuing any specific fatwa or ruling.
Explosions Heard In Several Areas Of Tehran
Following continued US and Israeli attacks on Iran, media outlets in the country reported several explosions today in the capital, Tehran, on Sunday.
The Jamaran news website wrote that the "sound of heavy explosions has been heard in various parts of Tehran."
The Fars news agency, which is close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said that "the sound of several massive explosions caused by missile and air attacks was heard in Tehran in the Seyed Khandan and Qasr intersection areas” on Sunday.
It is not yet clear which sites were targeted.
Footage issued by the AFP news agency from Tehran on Sunday showed large plumes of black smoke rising over various parts of the capital following heavy explosions.
Also on Sunday, the Israeli Defense Forces posted on X, saying that the country's air force was "striking targets belonging to the Iranian terror regime in the heart of Tehran."
The reported attacks on Tehran come as the armed forces of the Islamic republic have been shelling and launching missile strikes at US positions in Iraq's Kurdistan region as well as several Gulf states
US Embassy In Oman Tells Staff To 'Take Cover'
The US Embassy in Oman has issued a security alert, saying that "due to ongoing activity outside of Muscat" it has instructed staff to "shelter-in-place (i.e., take cover)" and is advising all Americans in Oman to do the same until further notice.
The embassy also urged US citizens to seek secure shelter, monitor local media, and keep communication devices charged.
At least 9 Dead As U.S. Consulate Under Attack In Karachi, Pakistan
At least nine people are dead after the US Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, was attacked. A Radio Mashaal correspondent at the scene confirmed the deaths after reports of gunfire between law enforcement and members of the Imamia Students Organization (ISO) as they attempted to storm the consulate premises.
The student protests were organized by pro-Iran Shia groups. Shia Muslims make up about 20 percent of Pakistan's population. The ISO is the student wing of Shia political parties in Pakistan. Meanwhile, in the northwestern city of Peshawar, ISO students also are gathering. Security has been placed on red alert around the US Consulate in Peshawar and the US Embassy in Islamabad.
Good morning.
We'll begin today’s live blog with reports of waves of blasts being heard over Dubai and Doha for a second day as Iran vows to retaliate for what US President Donald Trump has called "major combat operations" in concert with Israel against Tehran over its nuclear program. The massive strikes on Iran have killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several other senior Iranian officials.
UAE Shot Down 137 Missiles And 209 Drones In Iran Attack
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Defense Ministry has said in a statement that its air and air-defense forces intercepted and destroyed 137 ballistic missiles and 209 drones fired at UAE territory since the start of today's Iranian attack.
The ministry said that since the beginning of the attack, it detected 137 Iranian ballistic missiles fired at the UAE, of which 132 were destroyed and five crashed in coastal waters.
It also detected 209 Iranian drones, of which 195 were intercepted and 14 crashed in the country's territory and waters, causing some collateral damage.
The ministry stated that the UAE categorically rejects Iran's actions, which it said are a dangerous escalation of tensions and undermines stability.
Israel Shuts Schools, Bans Gatherings As Iran Launches Retaliatory Missiles
Israel banned public gatherings, shut schools and workplaces and moved hospital patients to underground facilities on February 28 as Tehran launched missiles towards Israel in retaliation for a joint US-Israeli attack on Iran, news agencies report.
Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a state of emergency across the country, warning the public of Iranian missile and drone attacks.
The military ordered the public to follow emergency guidance as it announced tens of thousands of reservists were being called up for service, including to reinforce its land borders. The police urged against non-essential travel so as to allow security and emergency vehicles to move freely.
The US Embassy in Jerusalem advised government personnel to shelter in place, Reuters reports. People were seen rushing to buy food and withdraw money as explosions from missile interceptions echoed across the city.