Trump vows unprecedented force as Israel establishes air superiority over Tehran following Khamenei assassination

President Trump threatens Iran with unprecedented force as Israeli jets hit Tehran. Read the latest on the Khamenei assassination and regional escalation.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 1, 2026, 11:23 AM EST

Source: The information in this article was sourced from The Times of Israel

Unprecedented Aerial Assault Targets Iranian Capital

The joint US-Israeli military operation, titled Operation Roaring Lion, has transitioned into a high intensity phase characterized by direct strikes on the heart of Tehran. Following the elimination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday, the Israel Defense Forces announced that they have dropped more than 1,200 munitions across Iran within a 24 hour window. Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that the Israeli Air Force has established air superiority, allowing fighter jets to shift from long range "stand-off" weapons to "stand-in" munitions dropped directly over regime targets and centers of repression in the capital.

Trump Issues Dire Warning Amid Retaliation Threats

In a series of early morning communications, President Donald Trump responded to the Iranian regime's vows of a "ferocious offensive" with a stark ultimatum. Writing on his Truth Social platform, the President cautioned that any escalation by Tehran would be met with military power of a scale never before witnessed. This rhetoric follows statements from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who asserted that the US and Israel had crossed "red lines" and would soon face a decisive and regrettable punishment for the assassination of their leadership.

Casualties Mount as Civilian Infrastructure is Hit

The conflict has resulted in significant loss of life, with reports of a devastating strike on a girls' school in southern Iran. According to the local governor, at least 115 people were killed and dozens more wounded in the incident, while the Iranian Red Crescent reported a total of 201 deaths across various strike zones on Saturday. Simultaneously, an Iranian diplomat informed the UN Security Council that hundreds of civilians have been affected by the campaign. US Central Command has acknowledged these reports and stated that officials are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the school strike.