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Supreme leader killed as US and Israel wage war on Iran: what we know so far on day two

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death confirmed by state media in Tehran; Iran and Israel launch new strikes against each other

The Guardian - AU

The fall of Ayatollah Khamenei: How Iran’s Supreme Leader met his end

On 16 January 1979, the Shah fled Iran, leaving behind a collapsing monarchy and a revolutionary tide that would reshape the Middle East. From that upheaval emerged a new political order, an Islamic Republic built on the doctrine of clerical rule. Nearly half a century later, the system created in…

The Times of India

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says Russia peace talks will depend on situation in Middle East

Ukrainian president voices support for US and Israel strikes on Iran, calling Tehran ‘an accomplice of Putin’. What we know on day 1,467

The Guardian - AU

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(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.

International Business Times

Middle East faces uncertainty after Trump claims Ayatollah killed

The UK Government has not yet commented on reports of the Iranian Supreme Leader’s death.

Evening Standard

Trump's Iran Strikes Branded a Distraction From Epstein Files and Court Ruling

Explore the implications of the US military strikes in Iran, drawing comparisons to the 2003 Iraq invasion and the potential geopolitical fallout.

International Business Times UK

A look at Middle East figures killed by Israel in recent years

Israel has killed multiple senior officials with Iran's armed proxies like Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon since the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023

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Protesters rally across US after strikes on Iran that killed Khamenei

Crowds gather in DC, New York and beyond to denounce Trump’s Iran strikes as an illegal act of war

The Guardian - US

Who Will Lead Iran After Khamenei? And What Each Candidate Means for the World

Explore the political upheaval in Iran following Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, as opposition leaders and regime loyalists vie for control.

International Business Times UK

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.

The Times of India

Khamenei killed in US strike: Who are his potential successors?

US President Donald Trump announced Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei's death following joint US-Israeli strikes, calling it a chance for Iranians to reclaim their nation. Israeli officials confirmed the death, with Iranian state media reporting explosions and disruptions in Tehran. The succession process, tightly controlled by the regime, now faces scrutiny…

The Times of India

‘This is round two’: attacks on Iran have broad support among unsurprised Israelis

Air strikes halt bitter political feuding ahead of elections as prominent Israelis call for a broad open-ended war

The Guardian - UK

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

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

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International Business Times UK

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 Times of India

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…

International Business Times UK

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.

Radio France Internationale

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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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

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.

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

Latin Times

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Killed In Airstrike On Tehran, Israeli Media Reports

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been killed in an attack in Tehran, Israeli media reported on Saturday.

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 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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