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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 may yet endure this war, but the Islamic Republic as we have known it cannot survive unchanged

The regime may now have to meet Trump’s demands merely to save itself. And he needs a coherent plan to deal with what he has unleashed, says Sanam Vakil of Chatham House

The Guardian - UK

Trump and Netanyahu want regime change, but Iran’s regime was built for survival. A long war is now likely

The joint US–Israel strikes on Iran, which killed the Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Tehran’s retaliatory strikes on Israel and neighbouring Arab countries have again plunged the Middle East into war.

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'Iran's Prosperity Project': Tehran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi unveils democratic transition plan after Khamenei’s death

Iran's exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, hailed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death following US-Israeli strikes, calling it the Islamic Republic's end. He praised President Trump and outlined a roadmap for a democratic transition, emphasizing unity among opposition groups and regional peace, including recognition of Israel. Pahlavi urged Iranians to prepare…

The Times of India

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

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

Axios

Trump news at a glance: president goes to war again

US and Israel strike Iran; supreme leader confirmed killed; fierce domestic criticism of military action – key US politics stories from 28 February at a glance

The Guardian - US

Iranian state TV says Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died

Talks between the US and Iran aimed at resolving the issue of Tehran’s nuclear ambitions ended on Thursday without agreement.

The Independent UK

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Operation Epic Fury: How Trump-led US strikes in Tehran killed Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, family

Operation Epic Fury, a US military action under Donald Trump, achieved its main goal. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in strikes on Tehran. The operation also targeted Khamenei's daughter and grandchild. The offensive marked a major escalation, aiming to dismantle the Khamenei-led establishment. Explosions were reported across…

The Times of India

'Khamenei Is Dead,' Trump And Israel Declare; Tehran Strongly Denies Claims

Iran's semi-official Tasnim and Mehr news agencies reported that Khamenei remains "steadfast and firm in commanding the field," dismissing the death claims.

International Business Times

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, supreme leader of Islamic Republic of Iran, killed in US-Israeli strikes

The death of the Iranian leader will plunge the region into further instability amid joint US-Israeli strikes

The Independent UK

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 Times of India

Iranians celebrate as PM warns of limited assistance

There are limited options to rescue Australians in Iran, the prime minister warns, saying the safety of citizens is his top priority.

AAP

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

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The Conversation

Despite massive US attack and death of ayatollah, regime change in Iran is unlikely

After the largest buildup of U.S. warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decades, American and Israeli military forces launched a massive assault on Iran on Feb. 28, 2026.

International Business Times UK

What Happens Now That Khamenei Is Dead and Iran Has No Clear Successor to Its 35-Year Supreme Leader

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been killed in a joint military operation by the US and Israel, leaving Tehran's command in disarray.

The Times of India

US, Israel Attack Iran: Top Khamenei adviser among seven security chiefs killed in Israeli strike

Israel has confirmed it killed seven senior figures in Iran’s security leadership in a series of coordinated strikes on Tehran, including a top aide to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the operation began with a “surprise attack” after military intelligence identified two locations in the…

Euronews

Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed, state-run media confirms

Iran's Khamenei was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes on Tehran on Saturday morning, state-run media confirmed, after US President Donald Trump said "one of the most evil people in history" was dead.

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Evening Standard

UK to chair UN Security Council amid reports Iran’s leader has been killed

Saturday is the last day that the UK holds the rotating presidency of the Security Council before handing over to the United States.

Latin Times

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Killed In Airstrike On Tehran, Iranian Media Confirms

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been killed in an attack in Tehran, Israeli media reported on Saturday.

The Times of India

'Growing signs that dictator is gone': Netanyahu's big claim on Khamenei after US-Israel strikes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed there are “growing signs that this dictator is gone”, suggesting that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei may have been killed in sweeping US-Israeli strikes on Tehran.

The Times of India

'I can go long and take over the whole thing': Trump after US strikes on Iran

US President Donald Trump has said he is prepared to escalate US military action against Iran dramatically following coordinated American and Israeli strikes, warning he could “go long and take over the whole thing” if Tehran attempts to rebuild its nuclear or missile programmes.

The Independent UK

Fuel price increase for customers ‘inevitable’ after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, warns AA

The US and Israel launched strikes against Iranian targets overnight, prompting retaliation by Tehran

The Guardian - UK

‘The most bitter news’: Iran reels as more than 100 children reportedly killed in school bombing

The building appears to be among many devastated in Trump’s ‘major combat operations’ as long expected attacks arrive

The Independent UK

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ‘safe’ after US strikes, Tehran claims

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