Without some change in direction, Iran’s regime risks breakdown in civil order Hostility to the US is high even among reformists, which may set the surviving leadership on a destructive path The Guardian - UK · Mar 1
Kate Ferdinand's 'scary' night in Dubai as reality stars recount ‘hearing bombs’ amid Iranian missile strikes The reality TV star is among the celebrities witnessing the fallout from the US-Israeli attacks on Iran Evening Standard · Mar 1
Watch: Iranian anchor sobs on state TV as he announces Khamenei killed in ‘criminal’ US-Israeli airstrikes In a clip posted on X, formerly Twitter, the presenter declared Khamenei was ‘martyred’ on Saturday Evening Standard · Mar 1
Around 94,000 Britons caught up in Gulf ‘hell’ as Iran unleashes ‘most intense offensive’ after Khamenei’s killing Missiles and suicide drones hammer Middle East cities, US troops killed and Britons told to shelter as region teeters on the brink Evening Standard · Mar 1
World leaders urge return to talks after US and Israeli strikes kill Iranian leader Ali Khamenei World leaders have urged calm after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran raised concerns about whether the violence could spread across the region The Independent UK · Mar 1
Netanyahu says strikes on Iran 'will only intensify'; thanks US for backing Israel's long-standing goal Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that the strikes on Iran "will only intensify" in the coming days. In a video statement released on Sunday, Netanyahu also expressed his condolences for the families that fell victim to Iran's strikes on Israel. The Times of India · Mar 1
Trump allies defend US-Israel strikes on Iran as Democrats call it a ‘war of choice’ Senators Tom Cotton and Lindsey Graham defend attack while Democrats say administration must answer vital questions The Guardian - US · Mar 1
US-born Pope Leo XIV condemns Iran strikes and calls for ‘reasonable, sincere and responsible dialogue’ He joined world leaders in urging peace and a return to talks after US and Israel attacked Iran The Independent UK · Mar 1
Australian conflict role unlikely as Iran tensions rise Australia is standing with every day Iranians in the face of an escalating conflict, Anthony Albanese says, with thousands of people stranded in the region. AAP · Mar 1
Three killed in Dubai as Iran unleashes ‘most intense offensive’ after Ayatollah’s death Missiles and suicide drones hammer Gulf cities, US troops killed and Britons told to shelter as region teeters on the brink Evening Standard · Mar 1
Celebration or grief? Khamenei’s death brings contrasting emotions in Iran Some publicly mourn leader’s demise but videos also show jubilant response after violent crackdown in January The Guardian - UK · Mar 1
Trump is making dangerous assumptions about who will take power in Iran ANALYSIS: The killing of Iran’s supreme leader could be a blow for democracy – but there are many groups poised to fight for the future of the country, writes World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley The Independent UK · Mar 1
'Situation is fluid': US confirms 3 soldiers killed, several injured in 'Operation Epic Fury' against Iran Three U.S. service members were killed and five seriously wounded during 'Operation Epic Fury,' a U.S.-led offensive targeting Iran's leadership. The operation, which also involved Israeli forces, aimed for a 'decapitation strike' and resulted in significant casualties, including at a girls' school. The Times of India · Mar 1
First US casualties confirmed after Iran attack and revenge strikes The U.S. military says three service members have been killed and five are seriously wounded after it launched joint strikes with Israel in Iran this weekend. The Independent UK · Mar 1
The Guardian - US · Mar 1 Trump and Netanyahu’s attack on Iran is an illegal act of aggression Their actions are no different from Putin’s invasion of Ukraine or Rwandan president Paul Kagame’s invasion of the Democratic Republic of Congo
The Times of India · Mar 1 Iran says interim leadership is functioning; hints at new leader appointment 'in a day or two' Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday announced that a new interim leadership council has formally begun functioning. This comes after the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US and Israeli strikes.
The Times of India · Mar 1 'US crossed dangerous red line': Iran says has no option but to respond after Khamenei killing Iran has issued a stark warning to the United States, declaring the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei a "dangerous red line" that necessitates retaliation. Following joint US-Israeli strikes, Iran launched a significant wave of attacks across the Middle East, targeting countries hosting US bases.
International Business Times UK · Mar 1 DHS Shutdown Leaves TSA and Other Security Workers Unpaid Despite Fears of Iran Retaliation Homeland security employees face missed paychecks amid rising tensions with Iran.
The Independent UK · Mar 1 Starmer expresses ‘solidarity’ with Middle East in face of ‘Iranian escalation’ The Prime Minister spoke with the kings of Jordan and Bahrain and the crown prince of Kuwait on Sunday.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 1 Ali Khamenei's voyage: from boy cleric to Iran's man with the final word Ayatollah Ali Khamenei built Iran into a powerful force that spread its military influence across the Middle East during a 36-year reign as supreme leader that ended under a barrage of bombs on Saturday.
The Times of India · Mar 1 Riyadh’s secret plea: Saudi crown prince reportedly pressed US for military action against Iran As Iran mourns the death of its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, fresh details have surfaced about Saudi Arabia’s alleged behind-the-scenes role in the US strike on Iran. A report by The Washington Post claims that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held multiple private calls with US President Donald…
Euronews · Mar 1 Putin calls the death of Iran's Ali Khamenei, a 'cynical murder' The President noted that in Russia, Ayatollah Khamenei will be remembered as an outstanding statesman who made a huge personal contribution to the development of friendly Russian-Iranian relations.
The Mary Sue · Mar 1 ‘I hope you aren’t drunk’: Rep. Ilhan Omar Claps Back Against A Congresswoman’s Islamophobic Comment Representative Nancy Mace insulted two prominent Muslim congresswomen on X during Ramadan.
The Times of India · Mar 1 ‘Cynical violation of law’: Russia, China condemn killing of Khamenei in US-Israel strikes; call for end to military action The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes has ignited sharp criticism from Russia and China, who decry the act as a violation of international law and sovereignty. Both nations urge an immediate halt to military operations, highlighting escalating regional instability and a widening geopolitical divide.
The Times of India · Mar 1 ‘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,…