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Iran’s key political figures explained after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in US strikes

The 86-year-old Khamenei was Iran's commander-in-chief and had the final say on all policy and religious matters

The Independent UK

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.

The Conversation

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.

International Business Times UK

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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…

The Times of India

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Confirmed Dead After US-Israeli Airstrikes

The decades-long rule of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ends following a US-Israeli military strike, leaving a power vacuum in Iran.

International Business Times UK

Trump says U.S. will bomb Iran uninterrupted 'as long as necessary' to achieve peace in Mideast and the world after confirming Khamenei's death

Trump signaled even more expansive ambitions and longevity for his attacks on Iran.

Fortune

Donald Trump says he has ‘off ramps’ from Iran campaign, signals shorter operation

President Trump revealed "off ramps" for Operation Epic Fury, suggesting a swift end or prolonged engagement against Iran. He cited failed nuclear talks and decades of Iranian aggression as reasons for the strikes. The operation, which targeted nuclear facilities, aimed to degrade Iran's capabilities and potentially lead to regime change.

The Times of India

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Iran retaliates after U.S.–Israel strikes, triggering regional fallout across Middle East

Iranian missiles and intercepts sent debris over Abu Dhabi and Dubai, shutting down flights at Dubai's main airports.

Axios

France's Macron insists on diplomacy to solve conflict in Iran and Middle East

French President Emmanuel Macron emerged from an emergency meeting of top politicians and advisors on Saturday night to insist on a diplomatic solution to the unfolding conflict in Iran and the Middle East.

Radio France Internationale

Doha and Dubai in Lockdown Mode After US Strike Escalation Sparks Regional Airspace Crisis Across Middle East

A US strike on Iran has led to significant airspace closures in the Middle East, affecting major aviation hubs like Doha and Dubai.

International Business Times UK

US Strikes on Iran Could Possibly Trigger Oil Prices Shock of $10 to $20 per Barrel

Global energy markets are on edge as US-Iran tensions rise, potentially causing a $10-$20 surge in oil prices.

International Business Times UK

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.

Euronews

‘Growing signs’ Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, Netanyahu says

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The Independent UK

The rise and fall of Iran’s ruthless and pragmatic Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

The radical cleric took over as supreme leader in 1989 and is likely to be replaced by hardline figures

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The Times of India

Who was Ayatollah Ali Khamenei? Iran's supreme leader killed in US-Israel strike

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been killed, US President Donald Trump announced early Sunday. Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there were “many signs” that the 86-year-old leader was no longer alive, but stopped short of a definitive announcement.

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.

International Business Times UK

Why Did Iran Attack Dubai? What You Need to Know

Iranian drones targeted Dubai's Palm Jumeirah, causing a fire at the Fairmont The Palm hotel. The attack is part of a broader Iranian retaliation following US-Israel military actions.

The Guardian - UK

With few good strategic options, Iran’s best prospect may be to retaliate while it can

Regime could try to retain control of streets as US and Israel have expressed no intention of mounting ground invasion

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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.

Reason

"Law Is Irrelevant to the U.S. Attack on Iran," by Prof. Jack Goldsmith (Harvard)

"And Congress is on the hook as much as the president."

The Guardian - US

Trump wants to distract Americans from scandals at home with a diversionary war

Iran strikes are attempt to hijack the global narrative and drown out Epstein and tariffs with the thunder of cruise missiles

International Business Times UK

New York's Most Vulnerable Sites Put Under Armed Watch as US and Israel Open War on Iran

Following a joint US-Israel military operation in Iran, NYPD increases security at key locations across New York City.

International Business Times UK

Iran Supreme Leader in Peril After Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Sites Rocked by Missile Attacks

Recent missile strikes near Iran's supreme leader have intensified fears of a targeted campaign against the leadership, complicating nuclear negotiations.

The Independent UK

US releases Iran attack video and timeline after stopping ‘hundreds’ of revenge strikes

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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.

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