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Middle East tensions leave world divided: Who backs Iran, who backs Israel and what is India's stance
Countries worldwide take sides in the Israel-Iran conflict, with the US backing Israel, Russia and China supporting Iran, and others like India and Europe urging restraint.
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From Bush to Bhutto: Leaders in power when Khamenei became Iran’s supreme leader in 1989
Khamenei assumed office as Iran’s supreme leader in 1989. At the time, the global political landscape looked dramatically different. Here’s a snapshot of leaders who were in power when he took charge:
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'Something is coming…': Analyst warns as oil holds at $70 after US–Israel strikes on Iran
Jack Prandelli warns oil markets may be underpricing geopolitical risk as Brent holds near $70 despite US–Israel strikes on Iran, noting past crises initially appeared contained before triggering sharp price spikes.
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Iran-Israel conflict: Adani’s Haifa Port confirms staff safety amid regional strikes
Haifa Port confirmed all employees are safe and operations remain uninterrupted as US-Israel strikes on Iran escalate regional tensions, with retaliatory attacks and reports of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death.
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How the US’s Operation Ajax changed Iran’s regime in 1953: CIA’s $5-million strategy and protests | Explained
A look at how Operation Ajax saw the Central Intelligence Agency back covert protests and a reported $5-million campaign to oust Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh and strengthen the rule of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi in 1953.
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Iran attacks Palau-flagged oil tanker Skylight in Strait of Hormuz as Gulf war escalates
According to Gulf News, citing Oman’s Maritime Security Centre, the vessel ‘Skylight’ was struck about five nautical miles north of Khasab Port
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
