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Iran Mourns Hamas Leader Killed In Assassination

Iran mourns Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's assassination in Tehran, sparking regional tensions and international concern.

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Iran’s supreme leader prays over the coffin of Hamas leader Haniyeh, whose killing risks a wider war

Iran’s supreme leader and Palestinian militia representatives have prayed over the coffin of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, who were killed in a shocking assassination blamed on Israel that risked escalating into an all-out regional war

The Independent UK

Iranian Forces Commanded To Launch Direct Attack On Israel

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei orders Iranian forces to assault Israel after Hamas leader's assassination. Tensions rise as Iran and Israel exchange threats, raisi...

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Iran’s leader authorizes strikes on Israel after Ismail Haniyeh assassination, reports say

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, gave the order at an emergency meeting of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on Wednesday morning

The Independent UK

Risk of regional Middle East conflict acute after two weeks of airstrikes

In assassinating Ismail Haniyeh in Iran, Israel has taken the regional brinkmanship to an unanticipated new level

The Guardian - UK

Humiliation of Haniyeh’s killing creates early crisis for Iran’s new president

Iran’s new president hoped to improve relations with the west, but calls for armed response will be hard to ignore

The Guardian - UK

Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Assassinated After Iran Visit

Ismail Haniyeh's recent visit to Iran strengthens Hamas-Iran ties, emphasizing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East.

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Oil price surges after assassination of Hamas leader on Iranian soil sparks fears Gaza conflict will engulf Middle East

‘It may get Netanyahu the war he’s been looking for,’ warns foreign policy expert Trita Parsi.

Fortune

Iranian Regime's Plot To Assassinate Former President Trump Uncovered

Iranian regime's plot to assassinate Trump in retaliation for Soleimani's death underscores dangerous escalation of tensions with the U.S.

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Electoral Politics Won't Save Iranians, But Regime Change Will

The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) recently held a three-day summit at its Paris headquarters featuring hundreds of Western lawmakers and policy experts to discuss the future of the Islamic Republic in the wake of its latest presidential election.

International Business Times

Who is competing to become Iran’s president in the run-off election?

Two candidates are left in the race, Saeed Jalili and Masoud Pezeshkian. What camps do they represent?

Al Jazeera

Iran Election Shows Declining Voter Support Amid Calls For Change

The first round of Iran's presidential election revealed shrinking support for both reformists and conservatives even though some voters are pushing for change by backing the sole reformist candidate, analysts say.

International Business Times

Iran's elections 'completely controlled by supreme leader', leading regime critic says

Ahead of Friday's snap presidential elections in Iran, a leading critic of the regime has spoken to FRANCE 24 about the vote and how little the result is likely to change things in the country. Kasra Aarabi, from United Again Nuclear Iran, told us that all six candidates allowed to…

France 24

Iran’s reformist presidential candidate eyes improved relations with US

Masoud Pezeshkian hopes to win over an apathetic electorate and revive talks on the country’s nuclear deal

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Iran: president’s death has set hardliners jostling for position to replace ageing supreme leader

The death of Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, in a helicopter crash in May plunged Iran into political uncertainly. Raisi’s death has set off an intense power struggle within the Islamic Republic.

The Guardian - UK

Nuclear issue looms over Iranian presidential election to succeed Raisi

About 80 candidates put names forward for vetting against backdrop of confrontation with west

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Iran's Supreme Leader Praises US Students For Pro-Palestinian Protests

Iran's Supreme Leader supports pro-Palestinian protests in the US, escalating tensions with Israel.

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Iran: who will be the next supreme leader?

The recent death of Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, in a helicopter crash will not only trigger new presidential elections. Many commentators believe that Raisi was slated to become the next supreme leader of Iran.

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How Iran selects its supreme leader − a political scientist and Iran expert explains

The sudden death of President Ebrahim Raisi is unlikely to drastically alter Iran’s foreign and domestic policies, but it has left a power vacuum.

The Guardian - UK

Ebrahim Raisi was no moderate, but his death may mean Iran becomes even more hardline

Who will be the next supreme leader isn’t clear. But the regime is unlikely to extend its hand to anyone but ultra-loyalists, says Lina Khatib of Chatham House

International Business Times

Raisi Death Reshapes Iran Succession, Puts Focus On Khamenei Son

The death in a helicopter crash of president Ebrahim Raisi, seen as a possible successor to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has reshuffled the cards in the succession process and increased the spotlight on the Iranian number one's son Mojtaba as a contender.

The Independent UK

Mourners begin days of funerals for Iran's president and others killed in helicopter crash

Mourners began gathering Tuesday for days of funerals and processions for Iran’s late president, foreign minister and others killed in a helicopter crash

The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: What the death of Ebrahim Raisi means for Iran’s political future

In today’s newsletter: Uncertainty surrounds the country’s succession and foreign policy after a shocking crash which killed the president and six others

Al Jazeera

Iran announces five days of mourning after President Raisi’s death

President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian were killed in a helicopter crash in poor weather.

The Guardian - UK

No signal from helicopter that crashed killing Iran’s president, Turkish minister says

Initial investigation by rescue group finds ageing aircraft either did not have transponder fitted or had it turned off

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