Airstrikes kill Iran’s Supreme Leader, conflicts escalate in the Middle East

The United States and Israel have launched an airstrike attack on Iran, killing the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and members of his cabinet.

Despite the conflicting reports on why the airstrikes occurred, President Trump said it was to destroy the country’s missile capabilities, annihilate its navy, end its nuclear ambitions and prevent it from arming terrorists. President Trump clarified that he thinks the “war” will continue for the next four to five weeks.

Iran has launched their own attacks against several regions in the Middle East, including Dubai and Israel, which has led to the death of four U.S. servicemen. No clear leadership has been established yet in Iran.

Dr. Evelyn Farkas, executive director at the McCain Institute, joined “Arizona Horizon” to discuss these attacks in more detail and what they mean for the future of this conflict.