WASHINGTON, March 3 - The United States and Israel launched their most ambitious attacks on Iran in decades on Saturday in an operation that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

WASHINGTON, March 3 - The United States and Israel launched their most ambitious attacks on Iran in decades on Saturday in an operation that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Israel and US attack Iran on Saturday, what it called 'preemptive' action, but why did US and Israel attack Iran: From proxy surge to failed nuclear negotiations, look at the pre-attack timeline. 

President Trump announced US strikes on Iran on February 28, citing imminent threats to American personnel. Operation Epic Fury targeted drone sites and missile centers in response to regional provocations. The White House describes the attack as a pre-emptive measure to ensure deterrence and protect global energy routes in the Gulf. Why Did the US Attack Iran?.