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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’

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

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

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

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

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.

Trump gambles new Iran attack will save flailing MAGA agenda

Attack on Iran comes less than two months after Trump ordered a high-stakes US military raid inside Venezuela, another signal that his second term has tilted toward muscular intervention abroad.

War-risk surges, tankers idle: Why the Hormuz disruption could hit India’s fuel bill next

Oil shipments pause in Hormuz after US–Iran strikes. Freight spikes, markets jolt, and India faces risks to half its crude imports.

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.

Shahed-136 drones: UAE intercepts Iranian drones, debris falls in Abu Dhabi and Dubai | Watch

The UAE Ministry of Defence confirmed that its air defence systems intercepted multiple incoming threats.

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

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

Iranian Shahed-136 drone strike reported near Burj Khalifa, smoke plumes captured on video | WATCH

Iranian Shahed-136 drone reported near Burj Khalifa amid Gulf strikes. UAE confirms intercepts, no injuries; Palm Jumeirah hotel debris reported.

Netanyahu speaks to Trump after joint US-Israel strikes on Iran

"Netanyahu in conversation with US President Donald Trump," the premier's office said, releasing a photograph of him speaking on the phone.

European Union urges 'maximum restraint' as US-Iran conflict broadens

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen described the developments as "greatly concerning", as the 27-nation bloc moved to withdraw non-essential personnel from the region.

As missiles fly across the Gulf, how exposed are Indian companies and students in Iran?

Gulf escalation shifts focus to India’s presence in Iran: about 10,000 nationals, 1,500–2,000 students and limited active business projects.

Dubai’s iconic Palm Jumeirah hit by missile debris as Iran strikes spread across Gulf | Watch

Israel Iran Conflict Latest News: Authorities have not yet released verified details on casualties or the exact cause of the incident. Official confirmation on whether the damage was caused by missile debris, an intercepted drone, or another object is still pending

Iran hits Saudi Arabia. Does Pakistan’s defence pact now pull it into the Middle East war?

Iran’s missile strikes on Saudi Arabia escalate the Middle East conflict. Does Pakistan’s 2025 defence pact with Riyadh compel it to intervene?

US-Israel strikes on Iran fuel fresh buzz around Baba Vanga’s ‘Great War’ prophecy

Followers claim her warning of a “Great War” beginning in early 2026, originating from the East, could be linked to the unfolding US-Iran confrontation.

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.

Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in Israeli strikes? Here's what we know

Khamenei has not been heard from since the dual US-Israel operation began on Saturday morning.

Indian nationals recount 'scary' explosions as Iran strikes US Base Camp in Abu Dhabi

"We are following all the instructions of the UAE government and Indian embassy...we don't want to panic, but there is a lot of chaos at the moment," an Indian national told Moneycontrol.

India likely to shift focus to India Middle East Europe corridor, but will not abandon Chabahar after US–Israel attack on Iran, say experts

Sanctions concerns and rising geopolitical tensions could complicate India’s engagement with Iran-backed Chabahar project, even as experts say New Delhi will seek to protect its long-term connectivity strategy.

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

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

Why a $13 billion Taiwan arms package is stalled ahead of Trump’s Beijing visit

A weapons sale informally cleared by Congress is being held back as Washington weighs summit optics with China

Israel releases first footage of strikes on Iran, says ‘hundreds’ of military targets hit | Watch

Israel-Iran Conflict: The Israel Defense Forces said it was continuing to strike military targets in Iran on Saturday, including missile launchers in the west of the country.

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.

Iran-Israel war after US strikes: Will India be forced to pick a side?

India faces a strategic dilemma as Iran and Israel clash. Can New Delhi stay neutral amid energy, defence and diaspora stakes?

Explosions in Gulf capitals as Iran targets US bases: Which six Middle East countries are in the firing line

Us-Israel-Iran Conflict: Explosions were heard in Abu Dhabi and Qatar, and Qatar’s defence authorities said they intercepted Iranian missiles hours after the joint attacks on Iranian targets.

Who is Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei and why is he at the centre of new US-Israeli strikes?

Ali Khamenei, 86, has served as Iran’s Supreme Leader since 1989. He succeeded Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic, who returned from exile to lead the 1979 revolution that overthrew the US-backed shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.

US-Israel strikes trigger counterfire: How far can Iran's missiles reach and which US bases are now under threat

Iran possesses one of the largest stockpiles of ballistic missiles in the Middle East, with weapon systems of varying ranges that can reach US forces and bases across the Gulf region.

Why Iran-Israel conflict may not affect India's trade and economy

India's bilateral trade with Iran in 2024-25 stood at $1.68 billion, way lower than $17.03 billion in 2018-19. The $1.68 billion figure is 0.01 percent of India's total bilateral trade in 2024-25 -- that is, $1.74 trillion.

Half of India's monthly oil supplies at risk as US-Israel strike on Iran raises Hormuz disruption fears

As of January-February, around 50% of India’s total monthly oil imports pass through the Strait of Hormuz, up from 40% in November-December 2025, data from data and analytics firm Kpler shows.

How Changpeng Zhao bargained with US prosecutors, did four months in prison and left the country in under half an hour

A draft of the Binance founder’s memoir reads less like a redemption arc and more like a negotiation log, tracing how one of crypto’s richest men cut his losses and moved on

Trump, Khamenei, Netanyahu and others: Who are the power players behind US-Israel strikes on Iran

The escalating US-Israel strikes on Iran have brought a cast of powerful leaders to the forefront, from Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and regional heavyweights.

How David Zaslav turned the tables and sold Warner Bros. Discovery at the peak

Once written off as Hollywood’s most unpopular boss, David Zaslav engineered a bidding war that reshaped the media industry and made him vastly richer.

US-Israel strikes put Iran’s enrichment sites in focus: Which nuclear sites could be targeted?

US-Israel strikes on Iran: Both US and Israeli leaders have made clear their intent to confront what they describe as Iran’s expanding military and nuclear capabilities.

Iran launches counter attack to 'take revenge', explosions heard in northern Israel

Iranian state television said the country was preparing to “take revenge” on Israel and deliver a “strong response.”

US names its Iran offensive ‘Operation Epic Fury’ as Tehran reports explosions, Israel sounds sirens

US names its Iran military campaign Operation Epic Fury as joint strikes continue and missiles are launched toward Israel.

Exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi urges Iranians to stay vigilant as US, Israel strike Tehran

Pahlavi labeled the military intervention as a humanitarian effort against the collapsing Islamic Republic and urged that civilians must be protected.

Operation Lion’s Roar: The joint Israel-US plan behind the attack on Iran

Israel's attack on Iran comes even as reports suggested United States deployed aircraft carriers, fighter jets, guided-missile destroyers and other capabilities to the Middle East in recent weeks.

The Epstein files fallout: Who has been affected and why it matters

A long-buried case resurfaces, forcing a fresh reckoning with power, proximity and accountability.

'Time has come': Netanyahu says US-Israel operation aims to stop Iran’s ‘murderous regime’

Netanyahu said the goal was not only to degrade military capabilities but to ensure that a “murderous regime” with hostile intent would never be allowed to gain nuclear weapons that could threaten Israel and the wider world.

How a Trump phone call turned a quiet Gulf rivalry into an open Saudi-UAE rupture

A disputed request over Sudan sanctions exposed long-simmering mistrust between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, pulling Washington into the middle of a regional power struggle.

War and trade: Rising West Asia tensions have reshaped India’s regional commerce

Conflict risks, sanctions and shipping disruptions have sharply reduced India’s trade exposure to Iran while altering the composition of trade with Israel

Taliban turns Pakistan’s fantasy of strategic depth into a horror show

The outbreak of “open war” between Pakistan and Afghanistan has its roots in developments after the US withdrawal. Pakistan army has no readymade solution to deal with domestic insurgency and until others facilitate de-escalation, things will remain chaotic

Israel, US launch attack on Iran: Blasts reported near Khamenei's office, Trump responds | Here's what we know so far

Soon after the operation, US President Donald Trump said that a short while ago, the US began major combat operations in Iran.

Israel vs Iran military showdown: From manpower to missiles, who has the edge?

According to the 2026 assessment by Global Firepower, Israel ranks 15th among 145 countries with a PowerIndex score of 0.2707, while Iran ranks 16th with a score of 0.3199.