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US-Israel airstrikes kill Iran's Supreme Leader in surprise attack

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What is the current status and condition of Mojtaba Khamenei, the named successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?
What specific evidence, if any, did the US and Israel have to justify the surprise airstrikes as a preemptive measure?
How many total casualties have resulted from the conflict across all affected countries, including military and civilian deaths?
What are the precise military objectives and endgame strategies of the US, Israel, and Iran in this ongoing war?
What is the full extent of damage to critical infrastructure, such as nuclear sites, oil facilities, and civilian areas, in Iran and other affected regions?
Casualty figures in Iranfactual

Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRANA) reported 3,220 people killed in Iran as of 20 March.

According to www.bbc.com
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More than 1,800 people have been killed so far overall.

According to www.cfr.org

Context: This discrepancy makes it difficult for readers to assess the true human cost of the conflict, with one source providing a specific, higher figure for Iran alone and another a lower, overall estimate.

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