Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, has reportedly died following airstrikes ordered by President Trump. Khamenei was known for his threats against the U.S., including a recent plot to assassinate Trump. The strikes come amid a long history of Iranian aggression towards the U.S., including hostage-taking and attacks on military personnel. Critics of Trump’s actions argue they violate the War Powers Resolution, though precedents exist for presidential military action without congressional approval.
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