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Who Will Lead Iran After Khamenei's Death? Meet the 5 Candidates Fighting for Supreme Power

Iran faces a succession crisis as the death of Ayatollah Khamenei leaves the country in turmoil. With clerics unable to convene due to ongoing strikes, political instability looms as rivals vie for power.

International Business Times UK

Does international law still matter? The strike on the girls’ school in Iran shows why we need it

As the US and Israel began their joint assault on Iran, reports emerged from Iran that a strike hit the Shajarah Tayyebeh girls’ elementary school in the southern city of Minab.

The Conversation

Iran war: Hezbollah fires at Israel; US releases IRGC HQ strike video - 10 key points

The war between the United States and Iran has entered a volatile new phase, with President Donald Trump signalling a shift in his projected timeline for the conflict. Speaking to NBC, Trump said that the campaign could last “around four weeks”, describing it as one of the most complex offensives…

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Trump says Iran wants talks after assassination of supreme leader: ‘They should’ve done it sooner. They played too cute’

Iranian foreign ministry hasn’t confirmed that talks will resume after assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei

The Independent UK

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

U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran may succeed on a military basis, but at what cost?

Israel and the United States have launched combat operations against Iran via Operation Epic Fury. The air campaign appears aimed at three targets: Iran’s military bases and command structure, its air defences and strategic missile sites and its leadership.

The Conversation

Middle East crisis: Oil tanker hit near Oman in Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian retaliation; 15 Indian nationals evacuated

An oil tanker, the Skylight, was attacked off Oman's coast, injuring four crew members and prompting an evacuation. This incident follows Iran's warning to close the vital Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route. Shipping giants are suspending transit, and insurers are withdrawing cover, raising fears of severe global…

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Iran State Media Confirms Khamenei Death As Tehran Retaliates And Region Braces For Escalation

State television confirms the supreme leader's death as the IRGC vows a "crushing response." Israeli defenses intercept incoming projectiles while U.S. forces move to heightened alert and oil prices rise amid escalating tensions.

International Business Times

Khamenei is dead – but the future for the Iranian people is dangerously uncertain

ANALYSIS: Donald Trump has called on the Iranian people to rise up and take over their government. But power struggles and brutal crackdowns on protesters could result in greater chaos, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew

The Independent UK

(VIDEO) Dubai Hotel Attacked: Iranian Missile Strikes Damage Dubai's Iconic Hotels

Iranian ballistic missiles and drones struck several high-profile sites in Dubai on February 28, 2026, damaging the landmark Burj Al Arab hotel, the Fairmont The Palm hotel on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai International Airport and other locations, as Tehran unleashed widespread retaliation following joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran.

International Business Times

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.

The Times of India

Trump threatens Iran with ‘force never seen before’; MEA issues advisory — Key points

Iran launched retaliatory strikes against US and Israeli targets following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israel operation. Key Iranian military leaders were also reported dead. The conflict has triggered widespread flight cancellations and airspace restrictions, causing significant travel disruptions across the region.

The Times of India

Trump and Netanyahu want regime change, but Iran’s regime was built for survival. A long war is now likely

The joint US–Israel strikes on Iran, which killed the Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Tehran’s retaliatory strikes on Israel and neighbouring Arab countries have again plunged the Middle East into war.

The Conversation

Iranian state media confirms Supreme Leader Khamenei is dead

His death could accelerate the collapse of Iran's regime.

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The Guardian - UK

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei obituary

Supreme leader of Iran who maintained theocratic rule at home and an anti-western axis of resistance in the Middle East

International Business Times

(VIDEO) 10 Key Facts About Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Iran's Supreme Leader Amid Conflicting Reports of Death

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader since 1989, has been at the center of global attention following conflicting reports of his death in joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on February 28, 2026.

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.

The Times of India

Khamenei killed after US-Israel strike; Iran issues 'unforgettable lesson' warning - 10 things to know

The Middle East is facing one of its most volatile moments in decades after US President Donald Trump announced that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in a joint US-Israel strike on Tehran.

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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.

The Guardian - US

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

'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.

The Guardian - UK

Members of Iran’s elite accused of hypocrisy over children’s lives in west

Opposition campaigners claim top figures in regime use state wealth to fund lifestyles counter to those they preach

The Times of India

Bombs, assassination and protests: How Khamenei is preparing for war against US

Sirens have not sounded, and no missiles have yet been fired. But inside Tehran’s corridors of power, Iran is behaving as if war with the United States is no longer a distant possibility but an approaching reality. Senior commanders are on heightened alert, missile units are being repositioned, and security…

The Independent UK

Iran closes key Strait of Hormuz shipping route after ayatollah threatens to sink US warships

The strategic waterway has not been shut since the 1980s. The move comes amid ongoing tensions with the US

The Independent UK

Iran’s supreme leader threatens to sink US aircraft carriers sent to the Middle East – as nuclear talks continue

Ayatollah issues warning as nuclear talks under way – but president says Tehran will never abandon its enriched uranium programme

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