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Over the weekend, America launched its long-anticipated assault on Iran.
Stay sheltered, don't leave your home.
It's very dangerous outside.
Bombs will be dropped everywhere.
When we are finished, take over your government.
It will be yours to take.
This will be probably your only chance for generation.
In collaboration with Israel, it struck targets across the country.
Chief among them, Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
An Iranian TV anchor cried as he announced the news.
Thousands of people gathered in Tehran to protest about the destruction raining down on the country.
But some Iranians danced in the streets and shouted from balconies at the death of their oppressor.
Despite the threats from President Donald Trump, this was a gamble many thought he'd never take.
Now, he has.
Our correspondents Nick Pelham and Gregg Carlstrom have been following the events over the weekend.