Lyse Doucet: This is an extraordinary moment Iran has been preparing for

The killing of the supreme leader will be a huge jolt to the Islamic Republic, which will try hard to show it has a plan in place.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Hard-Line Cleric Who Made Iran a Regional Power, Dies at 86

As Iran’s second supreme leader, he brutally crushed dissent at home and expanded Iran’s footprint abroad, challenging Saudi Arabia for regional dominance.

By Alan Cowell and Farnaz Fassihi

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, 1939-2026

Hardline cleric who led Islamic Republic since 1989 projected power across the region and suppressed protests at home

Netanyahu’s war? Analysts say Trump’s Iran strikes benefit Israel, not US

War with Iran contradicts the US president's own criticism of regime change policies in the Middle East, analysts say.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader dead at 86 as Israel-Iran conflict spirals

As reports trickled out about the death, eyewitnesses in Tehran told The Associated Press that some residents were rejoicing, blowing whistles and letting out ululations

Iran attack a major triumph for Trump, strengthening his hand ahead of China visit - The Straits Times

Iran attack a major triumph for Trump, strengthening his hand ahead of China visit  The Straits Times

US attacks Iran LIVE updates: Trump says ‘evil Khamenei is dead’ but ‘bombing to continue’; Middle East on edge

US attacks Iran LIVE updates: Israel confirmed the death of Khamenei, along with the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, the defense minister, and the secretary of the Iranian Security Council, a close adviser to the Supreme Leader.

Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei is dead

However, Mr Trump, in his post, said Mr Khamenei was unable to avoid US “intelligence and highly sophisticated tracking systems.” The post Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei is dead appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Democrats slam Trump’s ‘illegal’ war - The Daily Star

Democrats slam Trump’s ‘illegal’ war  The Daily Star

China calls for immediate halt to military operations to avoid further escalation of tensions, Chinese FM on US, Israel strikes on Iran - Global Times

China calls for immediate halt to military operations to avoid further escalation of tensions, Chinese FM on US, Israel strikes on Iran  Global Times

In phone call with MBS, PM Shehbaz slams ‘serious regional escalation' - Geo TV

In phone call with MBS, PM Shehbaz slams ‘serious regional escalation'  Geo TV

Iran’s government confirms: Ali Khamenei killed, 40 days of public mourning and 7 days of national holiday

Iran’s government has confirmed that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been killed, declaring 40 days of public mourning and seven days of nationwide holiday The post Iran’s government confirms: Ali Khamenei killed, 40 days of public mourning and 7 days of national holiday appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By Electra Delavogia

US, ISRAEL ATTACK ON IRAN: World on edge as US, Israel attack Iran, Tehran retaliates across M/East

US President, Donald Trump, has announced that a major combat operation was underway after the US-Israel joint military strike on Iran, yesterday, even as he called for a regime change. The post US, ISRAEL ATTACK ON IRAN: World on edge as US, Israel attack Iran, Tehran retaliates across M/East appeared first on Vanguard News.

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