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Who is Ali Larijani? Khamenei’s trusted adviser and key figure in Iran’s leadership

Following Supreme Leader Khamenei's killing, Iran's top security official Ali Larijani vowed retaliation against the US and announced plans for a transitional leadership council. Larijani, a powerful figure with extensive experience, will oversee the immediate political management and security response during this critical juncture for the Islamic Republic.

The Times of India

Dubai airport rocked by fresh blast as Iran’s revenge strikes hit Gulf

Smoke was seen billowing from the airport complex this morning as Tehran launched a second day of attacks

Evening Standard

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei? Ayatollah’s son tipped to succeed Iran’s Supreme Leader

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's reported death in US-Israeli strikes has created a leadership vacuum in Iran, with his son Mojtaba emerging as a potential successor. Mojtaba, an influential but opaque figure with strong ties to the IRGC, faces constitutional hurdles to the top post.

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Watch: Mob storms US Consulate in Pakistan after Khamenei's death; 9 killed in violent clash

Hundreds stormed the US consulate in Karachi after a joint US-Israel airstrike killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Protesters vandalized and set parts of the building ablaze, resulting in one death and several injuries as police intervened. Iran retaliated with missile strikes on Israel and Gulf Arab states, vowing…

The Times of India

Why Saturday? How Israel-US strikes targeted Khamenei and his inner circle

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei was reportedly killed in a pre-emptive US-Israel airstrike on Saturday, dubbed 'The Epic Fury'. The operation, timed to coincide with a top leadership meeting, aimed to maintain surprise. This dramatic escalation follows months of planning and increased US military presence in the region, raising concerns…

The Times of India

Iran strikes Gulf again: More explosions in Dubai, Doha and Manama; airports targeted?

Iran launched retaliatory strikes across key Gulf cities, including Dubai, Doha, and Manama, targeting areas hosting US military bases. These attacks followed US and Israeli strikes that reportedly killed Iran's Supreme Leader. Major airports experienced evacuations and flight suspensions due to the escalating regional conflict.

The Times of India

Iran fires missiles at Israel and Gulf states after US-Israeli strike kills Khamenei

Iran has fired missiles at targets in Israel and Gulf Arab states after vowing massive retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the United States and Israel

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The Latest: Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei killed in US-Israeli attack

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in a major attack on Iran launched by Israel and the United States, throwing the future of the Islamic Republic into doubt and raising the risk of regional instability

The Independent UK

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Kuwait: Gulf countries targeted by Iran after US-Israel strikes

Iran launched retaliatory attacks on US assets across the Gulf, targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE, following a joint US-Israel strike. The Revolutionary Guard threatened further "intense offensive operations" against Israel and US bases. The UAE reported one fatality and injuries, while Bahrain and Kuwait intercepted missiles, with Kuwait…

The Times of India

Trump says 48 leaders killed in strikes on Iran: what we know so far on day two

US president says operation in Iran ‘ahead of schedule’ and that dozens of leaders are dead; Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death confirmed by state media

The Guardian - AU

Two months, two tracks: How Trump chose war with Iran

In the end, Trump's ambiguity was itself a strategic asset.

Axios

The fall of Ayatollah Khamenei: How Iran’s Supreme Leader met his end

On 16 January 1979, the Shah fled Iran, leaving behind a collapsing monarchy and a revolutionary tide that would reshape the Middle East. From that upheaval emerged a new political order, an Islamic Republic built on the doctrine of clerical rule. Nearly half a century later, the system created in…

The Times of India

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says Russia peace talks will depend on situation in Middle East

Ukrainian president voices support for US and Israel strikes on Iran, calling Tehran ‘an accomplice of Putin’. What we know on day 1,467

The Guardian - AU

Iranian state media confirms Supreme Leader Khamenei is dead

His death could accelerate the collapse of Iran's regime.

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International Business Times

(VIDEO) 10 Key Facts About Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Iran's Supreme Leader Amid Conflicting Reports of Death

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader since 1989, has been at the center of global attention following conflicting reports of his death in joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on February 28, 2026.

Evening Standard

Middle East faces uncertainty after Trump claims Ayatollah killed

The UK Government has not yet commented on reports of the Iranian Supreme Leader’s death.

International Business Times UK

Trump's Iran Strikes Branded a Distraction From Epstein Files and Court Ruling

Explore the implications of the US military strikes in Iran, drawing comparisons to the 2003 Iraq invasion and the potential geopolitical fallout.

The Independent UK

A look at Middle East figures killed by Israel in recent years

Israel has killed multiple senior officials with Iran's armed proxies like Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon since the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023

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The Guardian - US

Protesters rally across US after strikes on Iran that killed Khamenei

Crowds gather in DC, New York and beyond to denounce Trump’s Iran strikes as an illegal act of war

International Business Times UK

Who Will Lead Iran After Khamenei? And What Each Candidate Means for the World

Explore the political upheaval in Iran following Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, as opposition leaders and regime loyalists vie for control.

The Times of India

Khamenei killed after US-Israel strike; Iran issues 'unforgettable lesson' warning - 10 things to know

The Middle East is facing one of its most volatile moments in decades after US President Donald Trump announced that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in a joint US-Israel strike on Tehran.

The Times of India

Khamenei killed in US strike: Who are his potential successors?

US President Donald Trump announced Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei's death following joint US-Israeli strikes, calling it a chance for Iranians to reclaim their nation. Israeli officials confirmed the death, with Iranian state media reporting explosions and disruptions in Tehran. The succession process, tightly controlled by the regime, now faces scrutiny…

The Guardian - UK

‘This is round two’: attacks on Iran have broad support among unsurprised Israelis

Air strikes halt bitter political feuding ahead of elections as prominent Israelis call for a broad open-ended war

The Guardian - UK

War on Iran: how the US-Israeli bid for regime change unfolded

Coordinated daylight assault on Tehran sparked Iranian retaliation and plunged the region into wider conflict

The Independent UK

UN chief condemns US-Israeli attacks on Iran. He will soon brief the Security Council

The United Nations chief is condemning the U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran and calling for an immediate return to negotiations

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