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Iran leadership decimated: Which top figures were killed in US-Israeli strikes?

A series of US-Israeli strikes since February 28 has killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several other top political and military figures. These unprecedented attacks have created a leadership vacuum, intensified regional conflict, and disrupted ongoing nuclear talks, pushing the Middle East into a new phase of instability.

The Times of India

The Secret Life of Mojtaba Khamenei: Inside the Taboo Intelligence Report That Has Tehran in a Death Spiral

Iran's command structure appears to be splintering after the deaths of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Ali Larijani, with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei still out of public view and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps increasingly central to decision‑making in Tehran.

International Business Times UK

Who blinks first: What Iran’s Strait of Hormuz strategy reveals about its war goals

Attacks on ships in Hormuz and strikes across the region expose Tehran's strategy of gradual escalation and long war, testing US, Israeli and Gulf resolve.

Euronews

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Who Runs Iran? Donald Trump Questions if New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Is Alive or Dead

Donald Trump has cast doubt on whether Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive as assassinations hollow out Tehran's leadership and power consolidates around the Revolutionary Guard.

International Business Times UK

Israel strikes Iran’s South Pars gasfield hours after forces kill intelligence minister

Death confirmed of Esmail Khatib, the third senior Iranian figure killed in 24 hours, as Israel also launches intense airstrikes on Lebanon

The Guardian - UK

‘Fake news’: Russia dismisses report on sharing drone technology with Iran

The Kremlin has dismissed a Wall Street Journal report alleging Russia is supplying Iran with satellite imagery and advanced drone technology. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov labeled the claims "fake news," denying expanded intelligence sharing and military cooperation aimed at supporting Tehran's regional operations against US forces.

The Times of India

Iran: Rescuers search Tehran rubble after US-Israeli strikes kill senior figures

Footage released on 18 March by the Iranian Red Crescent shows rescuers searching through rubble in the Resalat district of east Tehran after a residential building was destroyed in strikes on 17 March.

Euronews

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‘We want change but not like this’: Iranians describe daily life under air attack

Tehran residents try to stay safe from bombing and cling to their livelihoods as war stretches into third week

The Guardian - UK

Benjamin Netanyahu Says Israel 'Knocked Out' Top Iranian Leaders as Tehran Airstrike Claims Spread

Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel killed top Iranian figures in Tehran strikes, with Iranian media confirming deaths as tensions between the two countries escalate.

International Business Times UK

What to know about Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant after report of projectile hitting its complex

Iran and Russia have both alleged a projectile struck the grounds of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in the Islamic Republic, raising the specter of a radiological incident as Tehran’s war with Israel and the United States rages

The Independent UK

Iran fires barrages at Israel and wider region after killing of two of its top security officials

Iran fired advanced missiles at central Israel in the early hours of Wednesday, killing two people, as it looks to avenge the killing of two of its top security officials. Several countries including Saudi Arabia, UAE and Iraq have also reported new attacks from Tehran.

Euronews

The top Iranian officials killed since Iran war's start

Tehran's leadership has been decimated during the Iran war.

Axios

Top Iran security chief Ali Larijani killed after Israel air strikes in major blow to country’s leadership

Mr Larijani was considered one of the most powerful figures in the country following the death supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

The Independent UK

US Counterterrorism Director Resigns After Tehran Strike: 'Iran Posed No Imminent Threat To Our Nation'

Joe Kent, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigns over disagreements with US foreign policy on Iran, citing personal and professional principles.

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Radio France Internationale

Israel claims Iran security chief killed, presses Europe on Hezbollah

Israel has claimed it has killed Ali Larijani, Iran’s powerful national security chief, in a strike on Tehran, as fresh bombardments hit cities across the Middle East following weeks of escalating conflict.

The Times of India

'Yes, Mike, I’m alive’: Netanyahu mocks death rumours again in new video with US envoy; says 'crossed off two names today'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu humorously addressed death rumors and AI-generated claims in a new video with US Ambassador Mike Huckabee. He also highlighted recent Israeli strikes on Iranian leaders, emphasizing strong US-Israel alliance against Tehran's nuclear ambitions. This follows previous videos debunking similar misinformation.

International Business Times UK

The 'Epstein' Last Words: Decoding Ali Larijani's Final, Cryptic Slap at Donald Trump

Ali Larijani, Iran's top security figure, was killed in a strike on Tehran. His final message on X referenced Jeffrey Epstein and criticized Donald Trump.

The Conversation

Israeli strikes on Tehran oil depot highlight gaps in international law

One of the most alarming incidents to occur in the United States-Israel war against Iran was the recent bombing of a fuel depot in Tehran. Harrowing images showed toxic black smoke blanketing the skies above the city. Residents reported difficulty breathing and burning eyes and turned to wearing face masks.

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International Business Times UK

The Staged Strike: Did Netanyahu Order a Hit Just to Prove He's Not a Deepfake?

Israel's prime minister, ‎Benjamin Netanyahu, released a photo and a video of himself as he sought to rebut rumours that he was dead amid the spiralling Middle East war against Iran, but deepfake claims and conspiracy theories have intensified as rival narratives vie for control.

International Business Times UK

Is Ali Larijani Dead? IDF Strike in Tehran Eliminates Top Iranian Security Officials

Israel says Ali Larijani was killed in an overnight strike in Tehran, but Iran had not publicly confirmed his fate by Tuesday evening. The claim came as Israel also said Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani was killed in what it described as a precise operation in the Iranian capital.

International Business Times UK

Targeted in Tehran: Why Gholamreza Soleimani was the IDF's Highest-Priority Target for Internal Security

In a seismic blow to Iran's internal security, Israeli airstrikes in Tehran have killed Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani and reportedly assassinated de facto leader Ali Larijani.

Evening Standard

Trump anti-terror chief quits raising questions over legality of war as 'Iran posed no imminent threat to US'

Joe Kent’s resignation appears to have caught Donald Trump’s administration by surprise

The Guardian - UK

Man and woman charged with murder of Iranian activist in Canada

Charges follow discovery of body of Masood Masjoody, who was a critic of the Tehran regime and the exiled shah

Euronews

Can Hezbollah be dismantled?

Since the US and Israel launched their offensive against Iran, Tehran's ally Hezbollah has opened a second front from Lebanon. With a ceasefire increasingly unlikely, Israel now appears determined to dismantle Hezbollah once and for all, writes Hanin Ghaddar in an opinion piece for Euronews.

International Business Times UK

Quick Facts About Mojtaba Khamenei: Health and Disfigurement, Impotency Claims and Gay Rumours

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is facing intense speculation over his health, sexuality and past medical treatment following the airstrike that killed his father.

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