Follow the latest news and live updates on the U.S. and Israeli strikes in Iran and the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

The after effects of the massive attack on Iran are continuing this weekend as the country confirmed early Sunday morning local time that its supreme leader was dead.

Israeli airstrikes hit 500 Iranian targets including missile launchers and defense systems, severely degrading Iran's offensive military capabilities.

The conflict follows weeks of rising tensions between the United States and Iran amid negotiations over its nuclear development programs.

Among those targeted were aides Ali Larijani and Ali Shamkhani, IRGC chiefs including Esmail Qaani, and the Iranian defense minister • Israel targeted assassinations as US focused elsewhere Dozens of

Israel Katz said on Saturday that Israel had initiated what he termed a preventive strike on Iran, marking a sharp escalation in hostilities. Under the revised measures, educational activities, public gatherings and non-essential workplace operations have been suspended.