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Iranian state TV host in tears as he confirms Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death

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The Independent UK

Full list of all London flights cancelled after US and Israel strikes on Iran

Passengers are urged to check with their airlines before travelling

Evening Standard

Moment Iranian state TV host breaks down in tears confirming Khamenei’s death

An anchor on Iranian state television broke down in tears while announcing the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after coordinated airstrikes on Tehran on Saturday (28 February) carried out by the United States and Israel.

The Independent UK

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Video shows celebrations in Iran after Supreme Leader killed in US-Israeli attack

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The Independent UK

Celebrations appear to erupt across Iran after Supreme Leader killed in US-Israeli attack

Celebrations reportedly erupted across Iran and in other parts of the world after Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in a U.S.–Israeli strike.

The Independent UK

‘Avenge the blood’: Iran’s top clerics issue fatwa to Muslims worldwide after Khamenei deaths

Following supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death in US-Israeli strikes, two prominent Iranian clerics have urged Muslims globally to seek vengeance. Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi called for jihad against the US and Israel, deeming it a religious duty. Ayatollah Nouri Hamedani issued a fatwa obligating Muslims to avenge Khamenei's blood,…

The Times of India

Dubai’s famous Burj Al-Arab hit as Iranian drones rain down on Gulf for second day

Luxury tourist hotspots went up in flames as Iranian drones and missiles struck Dubai and Bahrain, injuring four and triggering airspace shutdowns that left Britons stranded

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Few will mourn leader of ‘evil’ regime Ali Khamenei, says UK defence secretary

John Healey warns of ‘very real and rising threat’ from Tehran as US and Israeli military action divides political opinion

The Guardian - UK

Ayatollah Khamenei Is Dead: What Will Likely Happen In Iran After Supreme Leader's Death?

Ayatollah Khamenei is reported dead following US-Israeli missile strikes, leading to heightened tensions and global repercussions.

International Business Times UK

'He was in central leadership compound in heart of Tehran': IDF issues statement on Khamenei's death

The Israeli military confirmed a large-scale operation killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran. The IDF stated Khamenei was responsible for years of repression and aimed to destroy Israel, leading a terror axis. His elimination marks the end of a significant chapter, according to the military. Iran's government…

The Times of India

‘Few will mourn’ Ayatollah’s death in US-Israeli strikes, says Defence Secretary

Iranian state TV confirmed the death of 86-year-old Ali Khamenei early on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Revealed: How US and Israel launched audacious dawn strike that killed Ayatollah Khamenei

From secret CIA surveillance to a blitz at first light, the inside story of the operation that wiped out Iran’s most powerful man

Evening Standard

UK travellers face chaos as Middle East airspace shuts after US-Israel strikes on Iran

Explosions were reported across the Middle East before Iran and Iraq moved to shut their skies

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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Euronews

Years of absolute rule: Who was Ali Khamenei and how did he come to power in Iran?

The most powerful man in Iran was killed on Saturday in US and Israeli air strikes on Tehran and his death leaves a power vaccum in the country. But how did Ali Khamenei rise to power and what is his legacy?

Euronews

Von der Leyen backs regime change in Iran, signaling policy shift at the European Commission

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for a 'credible transition' in Iran on X, contradicting the joint statement of EU Foreign Ministers who did not share the US and Israeli aspirations for regime change.

The Guardian - UK

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 - AU

Iranian Australians celebrate death of supreme leader and dream with ‘quiet anticipation’ of regime change

After Israel and US launch strikes against Iran, people in Australia fear for their loved ones, noting ‘missiles don’t understand who the enemy is’

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The Independent UK

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

AAP

Iran women prepare for Asian Cup amid chaos at home

Iran are preparing to kick off their Asian Cup campaign amid the backdrop of unrest in the Middle East and the killing of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The Times of India

'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 Guardian - AU

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The Guardian - US

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

International Business Times

'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.

The Conversation

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ruled Iran with defiance and brutality for 36 years. For many Iranians, he will not be revered

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader for 36 years, has been killed in US and Israeli airstrikes on his country, Iranian state media reported.

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