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The Guardian - AU

Lindsey Graham snaps at news anchor over Donald Trump’s ‘plan’ for Iran

Lindsey Graham snapped at a news anchor when he was questioned on Donald Trump’s “plan” for Iran following the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

The Independent UK

Why Iran's 'beheaded' power structure may outlive Ali Khamenei

Iran has begun a formal transition, following the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in American-Israeli strikes. Under the country's constitution, an interim leadership council is now in place, but this death strips the Islamic Republic of the figure who stood at the apex of power for 36 years. As…

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s killing plays into Shiite Islam’s reverence for martyrs, but not for all Iranians

The day Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed, the Iranian government called for 40 days of public mourning in line with Shiite tradition. It also praised the supreme leader for his martyrdom – a concept considered sacred and significant in the Islamic Republic and Shiite Islam.

The Conversation

US–Israel war with Iran: Did Iranian state media post Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in ‘heaven’ with 72 virgins?

A viral image falsely depicting Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in 'heaven' with '72 virgins' has circulated online. The image is a digital manipulation, combining real photos of Khamenei with schoolgirls into a fabricated paradise background. No Iranian state media outlets have published such imagery.

The Times of India

Where Is Benjamin Netanyahu? Missile Allegedly Hits Tel Aviv Headquarters

Amid escalating tensions, the whereabouts of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remain uncertain following strikes on central Israel.

International Business Times UK

Israeli retaliatory strikes rock Lebanon after Hezbollah attack

Israel has launched new air strikes on Lebanon’s capital of Beirut after Hezbollah fired rockets across the border in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

The Independent UK

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Top U.S. general says it will take time to achieve Iran war goals

"We expect to take additional losses, and as always, we will work to minimize U.S. losses."

Axios

Iran’s exiled prince Reza Pahlavi sends message to Trump after supreme leader Khamenei killed

Donald Trump has been praised by exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

The Independent UK

The war in the Middle East in maps, video and photos

How the US-Israeli war against Iran exploded into a regional conflict, as Tehran retaliated with strikes across the Middle East

The Guardian - UK

US-Israel war with Iran: Iranians celebrate with YMCA dance with US, Israel, and Iran flags after Khamenei’s death

Videos of Iranians celebrating with YMCA-style dances and waving pre-revolution Iranian, US, and Israeli flags have gone viral, particularly from diaspora communities. These scenes reflect jubilation following the US-Israel war that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, seen as a symbolic collapse of the Islamic Republic's rule.

The Times of India

Republicans send mixed signals on Trump’s Iran war objectives

Trump cites need to take out Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, missile systems, navy and ability to support violent proxy groups.

Roll Call

Iran Rejects Donald Trump's Latest Nuclear Talks Claim As US-Israel Assaults Escalate

The killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has intensified tensions in the Middle East, with US and Israeli airstrikes and potential diplomatic shifts.

International Business Times UK

Dubai Missile Strike: Chilling Video Shows Filipina's Livestream Cut by Explosion

A viral video purportedly showing a Filipino woman livestreaming from her Dubai apartment as an Iranian strike hits has raised concerns about her safety.

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The Independent UK

China says US didn’t inform it before attacking Iran as one national confirmed dead

Beijing says US-Israeli strikes violate international law

Euronews

Watch the video: Khamenei's rule and the three pillars of power — what were they?

The ayatollah's death ends almost 37 years of his absolute rule over Iran. Looking at his legacy, we see a combination of religious authority, military might, and regional influence. And what your reporter sees are three pillars of power. Let's analyse them.

International Business Times

Mosques in Australia Honouring Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Face Calls for Criminal Investigations

While most Iranian-Australians celebrated the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, some mosques in the country opted to celebrate his life.

Radio France Internationale

Lebanon rocked by Israeli strikes as Hezbollah joins Iran war

Lebanon has been pulled into the war with Iran after Hezbollah – weakened by months of confrontation and under pressure to disarm – fired long-range missiles and drones into northern Israel on Monday. Within hours, Israeli forces launched heavy air raids across the country, killing dozens and triggering a large-scale…

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The Times of India

US, Israel wipe out key Iranian leaders in attack blitz; how it may be a tactical blunder

The targeted killing of Iran's Supreme Leader has escalated into a regionwide conflict, with the US and Israel facing a complex reality as Iran signals continuity. This strategic gamble risks a prolonged, multi-actor war, potentially backfiring by strengthening the regime's internal cohesion and creating widespread instability.

The Independent UK

Photos show Lebanese people fleeing after Israeli strikes

Many people in Lebanon are fleeing their homes after Hezbollah launched missiles into Israel early Monday from Lebanon in response to the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and Israel retaliated with strikes on Lebanon. At least 31 people were killed, Lebanon's Health Ministry said.

The Independent UK

Iran refuses to negotiate with US after killing of supreme leader Ali Khamenei

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Euronews

People of Iran are ready for freedom and democracy, but the regime has not yet been defeated

Following the death of Ali Khamenei, the fall of the regime appears to be a realistic option for the first time in 47 years. But the regime still has a monopoly on the use of force. These are historic times for the people of Iran, Gilda Sahebi writes in an…

The Independent UK

Iran says it won’t negotiate with US as conflict escalates in Middle East

Ali Larijani, who also served as an adviser to late supreme leader, says Iran ‘did not initiate aggression’

The Independent UK

Iran says US-Israeli attacks have killed 555 people so far in Iran

The Iranian Red Crescent Society says that the U.S.-Israeli airstrike campaign targeting Iran has killed at least 555 people so far in the Islamic Republic

Radio France Internationale

Western powers signal support for US as war spreads after strikes on Iran

Missile strikes and retaliatory attacks have spread across multiple countries, as Western powers signal support for Washington amid fears of a wider Middle East war.

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