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Trump confirms killing of ‘evil’ Iran leader Khamenei in US-Israeli air strikes

Trump confirmed the news in a lengthy Truth Social post on Saturday afternoon

The Independent UK · Feb 28

My Colleague Niall Ferguson on Iran

From his Free Press article; Ferguson is a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, a former Harvard history professor, and… The post My Colleague Niall Ferguson on Iran appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Feb 28

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 · Feb 28

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How Trump's Iran gamble is different than past regime overthrows

The Iraq War and the Venezuela raid loom large over Trump's Iran gamble.

Axios · Feb 28

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

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28

What to know about the clash between the Pentagon and Anthropic over military's AI use

A high-stakes dispute over how the U.S. military uses artificial intelligence has led the Pentagon to cancel its contract with rising AI star Anthropic

The Independent UK · Feb 28

Flights from Australia to Middle East cancelled – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 28

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UN chief condemns US-Israeli attacks on Iran. He will soon brief the Security Council

The United Nations chief is condemning the U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran and calling for an immediate return to negotiations

The Independent UK · Feb 28

Suspected Iranian drone strike hits high-rise building in Bahrain

This is the moment a suspected Iranian drone strikes a high-rise building in Bahrain.

The Independent UK · Feb 28

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 · Feb 28

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 · Feb 28

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 · Feb 28

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 · Feb 28

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 · Feb 28

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Fortune · Feb 28

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.

The Times of India · Feb 28

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.

Axios · Feb 28

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.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 28

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.

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International Business Times UK · Feb 28

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 · Feb 28

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.

Euronews · Feb 28

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.

The Independent UK · Feb 28

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

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The Guardian - US · Feb 28

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

The Times of India · Feb 28

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 · Feb 28

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.

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