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Iran-Israel conflict: Putin condemns ‘assassination’ of Khamenei, calls killings 'cynical and illegal'

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Iran-Israel conflict: Putin condemns ‘assassination’ of Khamenei, calls killings 'cynical and illegal'

Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes, calling it an “assassination” and a “cynical murder” violating international law.

Who is Ayatollah Arafi? Senior cleric named Iran’s interim Supreme Leader after Khamenei’s death

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Who is Ayatollah Arafi? Senior cleric named Iran’s interim Supreme Leader after Khamenei’s death

Iran appointed Ayatollah Alireza Arafi to its interim Leadership Council after Khamenei’s killing, as questions mount over succession and the IRGC’s future leadership.

UAE to bear stay, meal costs for stranded passengers as Iran attacks disrupt flights

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UAE to bear stay, meal costs for stranded passengers as Iran attacks disrupt flights

The authority said UAE airports and national carriers are working in close coordination to minimise disruption caused by successive flight schedule changes.

Amid rising Iran tensions, Indian embassy in Lebanon issues advisory and urges vigilance

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Amid rising Iran tensions, Indian embassy in Lebanon issues advisory and urges vigilance

The Indian Embassy in Beirut has advised nationals in Lebanon to avoid unnecessary travel and remain vigilant amid escalating Iran conflict, issuing an emergency helpline and email for immediate assistance.

UAE condemns Iran missile strikes, warns 'your war is not with your neighbours'

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UAE condemns Iran missile strikes, warns 'your war is not with your neighbours'

The UAE president criticised Iran’s missile strikes, warning against escalation as a senior adviser said, “Your war is not with your neighbours.”

End of an era in Tehran: From Shah to Khomeini to Khamenei, how Iran’s Islamic revolution redefined global politics

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End of an era in Tehran: From Shah to Khomeini to Khamenei, how Iran’s Islamic revolution redefined global politics

The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei marks the end of Iran’s post-1979 revolutionary era, tracing the Islamic Republic’s origins, US hostility, Israel tensions, and the recent conflict that escalated into direct war.

Iran says avenging Khamenei’s killing a 'legitimate duty and right' amid escalating conflict

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Iran says avenging Khamenei’s killing a 'legitimate duty and right' amid escalating conflict

Israel carried out large-scale strikes on central Tehran, with explosions reported across the capital and sirens activated in several Israeli cities amid rising regional tensions.

Iran strikes sparked a betting stampede, $529 million hit Polymarket and Kalshi

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Iran strikes sparked a betting stampede, $529 million hit Polymarket and Kalshi

Over $529 million was wagered on US strikes on Iran on Polymarket, as analytics firms flagged possible insider trading, Bloomberg reported.

Pentagon used Anthropic’s Claude in Iran attack hours after Trump’s phase-out order

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Pentagon used Anthropic’s Claude in Iran attack hours after Trump’s phase-out order

U.S. military continued to use Anthropic’s Claude AI in operations after President Trump ordered agencies to end use amid a dispute over Pentagon contract terms.

'Be nām-e Heydar': The cryptic post on Khamenei’s X account after Trump declared him dead

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'Be nām-e Heydar': The cryptic post on Khamenei’s X account after Trump declared him dead

Iran confirms Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israel strike; message invoking Haidar posted from his X account.

Israel Iran War Highlights (March 1): Trump says he will speak to Iranian leaders as West Asia conflict intensifies

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Israel Iran War Highlights (March 1): Trump says he will speak to Iranian leaders as West Asia conflict intensifies

Airspace restrictions have disrupted hundreds of flights, with India reporting 410 domestic cancellations on February 28 and 444 more expected on March 1; Air India suspended 28 international flights to Europe and North America.

Trump declares ‘Khamenei is dead,’ calls him ‘one of the most evil people in history’; vows bombing will continue

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Trump declares ‘Khamenei is dead,’ calls him ‘one of the most evil people in history’; vows bombing will continue

Trump declared that Khamenei was dead and described the development as a turning point for Iran and the wider Middle East.

Israel claims Khamenei killed in US-Israel strikes on Iran, Trump says he feels reports ‘correct’

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Israel claims Khamenei killed in US-Israel strikes on Iran, Trump says he feels reports ‘correct’

Khamenei, who has led Iran since 1989, is one of the world’s longest-serving leaders and the ultimate authority over Iran’s military, nuclear and foreign policy decisions.

Israeli TV says photo of Khamenei’s body shown to Trump, Netanyahu; cheers heard on Tehran streets

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Israeli TV says photo of Khamenei’s body shown to Trump, Netanyahu; cheers heard on Tehran streets

Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there were indications that Khamenei may have been killed in a strike on his compound during the ongoing US Israeli operation.

‘Obama will start a war with Iran’: Trump’s old X posts resurface after US-Israel strikes, spark irony debate

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‘Obama will start a war with Iran’: Trump’s old X posts resurface after US-Israel strikes, spark irony debate

US-Israel strikes on Iran: The tweets, written between 2011 and 2013, show Trump accusing Obama of potentially launching military action against Iran to distract from domestic political troubles.

Netanyahu says many signs Khamenei is ‘no longer alive’ as US-Israel strikes hit Tehran complex

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Netanyahu says many signs Khamenei is ‘no longer alive’ as US-Israel strikes hit Tehran complex

US-Israel strikes on Iran: Netanyahu's remarks came amid reports that the joint US Israeli operation involved the dropping of 30 bombs on Khamenei’s compound.

US-Israel strikes on Iran kill Khamenei’s son-in-law, daughter-in-law; 30 bombs hit his Tehran compound

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US-Israel strikes on Iran kill Khamenei’s son-in-law, daughter-in-law; 30 bombs hit his Tehran compound

US-Israel strikes on Iran: Iranian state television aired footage of black-clad mourners gathering outside government buildings, while clerics called for national unity in televised addresses.

How fast can Iran’s ballistic missiles reach Israel? Explained

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How fast can Iran’s ballistic missiles reach Israel? Explained

Ballistic missiles fired from Iran could reach Israel in roughly 12 minutes, given their high-speed, arcing flight path.

Israel-Iran conflict: US to unleash reverse-engineered version of Shahed-136 drone against Tehran

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Israel-Iran conflict: US to unleash reverse-engineered version of Shahed-136 drone against Tehran

In Iran, Washington is doing something it once might have considered beneath it: copying the Shahed drone and aiming it back at Tehran.

What happens if Khamenei is killed? CIA mapped Iran’s next chapter and who could inherit power

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What happens if Khamenei is killed? CIA mapped Iran’s next chapter and who could inherit power

CIA assessed that killing Iran’s Supreme Leader could see IRGC hardliners take over ahead of US-Israel strikes.

From a UP village to Tehran's corridors of power: The Indian roots of Iran's supreme leaders

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From a UP village to Tehran's corridors of power: The Indian roots of Iran's supreme leaders

Both Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the architect of Iran's Islamic Republic, share ancestral roots in Uttar Pradesh.

Israeli strike on girls’ school in Iran kills 40 as conflict escalates

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Israeli strike on girls’ school in Iran kills 40 as conflict escalates

The reported strike came amid a sharp escalation after the United States and Israel carried out joint attacks on Iran early Saturday, saying the operation was aimed at removing “threats” posed by the Iranian “regime”.

New satellite images and video show Khamenei’s residence destroyed in Tehran strikes | WATCH

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New satellite images and video show Khamenei’s residence destroyed in Tehran strikes | WATCH

Satellite images show damage at Ayatollah Khamenei’s Tehran compound after coordinated US-Israel strikes, with explosions reported in other cities.

Chaos across Middle East as Iran launches missile barrage, eyes US bases and Israel: 'No red lines'

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Chaos across Middle East as Iran launches missile barrage, eyes US bases and Israel: 'No red lines'

Iran simultaneously fired ballistic missiles toward Israel, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.

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