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Putin calls Khamenei killing 'cynical violation' of 'morality and international law'

Russian president says Khamenei 'will be remembered as an outstanding statesman'
1 March 2026

CIA intel guided strikes that killed Iran supreme leader: NYT

Washington and Tel Aviv shift strike timing on Iran after new CIA intelligence prompts daylight attack
1 March 2026

Blast at India explosives factory kills 17

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the accident was "deeply distressing" and wished a speedy recovery to the survivors
1 March 2026

8 killed in pro-Iran protest at US consulate in Pakistan: Rescue service

Hundreds of pro-Iranian protesters had tried to storm the consulate following the US-Israel strikes on Iran.
1 March 2026

Iran's Khamenei: Iron-fisted revolutionary atop Islamic republic

He remained in power after overcoming 1999 student demonstrations, 2009 mass protests sparked by disputed presidential elections and 2019 demonstrations
1 March 2026

Iran's supreme leader Khamenei in dates

Here is a look at his life in key dates
1 March 2026

Trump threatens Iran with force 'never been seen before' if they retaliate

President Donald Trump said Sunday the United States would hit Iran with "force that has never been seen before"
1 March 2026

Iran president, 2 officials to lead transition after Khamenei's death: State TV

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and two top other officials will lead Iran in the transitional period following the death of supreme leader Ali Khamenei
1 March 2026

US-Iran strikes unleash travel chaos as airlines cancel flights

US-Iran strikes unleashed one of the most severe disruptions to global aviation in years
1 March 2026

Fears of Mideast war as US-Iran conflict flares

Countries around the world voiced fears of a Middle East conflagration after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran
1 March 2026

Why is the US attacking Iran?

The United States and Israel launched their most ambitious attacks on Iran in decades on Saturday
1 March 2026

China calls for 'immediate halt' to Iran escalation

"Iran's national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity should be respected," it added
1 March 2026

Iran leader Khamenei killed in massive US and Israeli attack

Iranian state television confirmed Khamenei's death early Sunday
1 March 2026

Death toll from strike in Iranian girls' school now 108: Red Crescent

When contacted by AFP, the Israeli military did not offer an immediate comment on the reports
1 March 2026

Israel, US launched strikes as Iranian leader met with inner circle: Reuters

Strikes designed to hit Khamenei first; Supreme leader was meeting with top security aides
1 March 2026

How does Iran's theocratic system of power work?

Who could succeed Khamenei as 'supreme leader'?
1 March 2026

Iran under attack

Iran under attack
1 March 2026

Netanyahu says many signs that Khamenei ‘is no longer’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday that there were many signs suggesting Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may have been killed in Israeli-U.S. strikes in Iran.
1 March 2026

Democrats slam Trump’s ‘illegal’ war

Republicans largely welcomed strikes launched Saturday by US forces and ally Israel against Iran but prominent Democrats condemned what they called an illegal aggression.
1 March 2026

Latest developments in US, Israel strikes on Iran

Here are the latest developments as the military action announced by US President Donald Trump and the Israeli government sparked a flurry of salvos from Iran that closed airspace around the Middle East
1 March 2026