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Iran says it won’t negotiate with US as conflict escalates in Middle East

Ali Larijani, who also served as an adviser to late supreme leader, says Iran ‘did not initiate aggression’

The Independent UK

US-Iran war spreads: Israel bombs Hezbollah targets in Beirut; Gulf nations vow to defend themselves — key points

A joint US-Israeli strike has killed Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, igniting regional retaliation. Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire, while Gulf states braced for attacks. Global markets plunged amid escalating fears of a wider conflict, with travel disruptions and stock market crashes reported across the Middle East.

The Times of India

The Latest: Iranian-backed militias join fight as war on Iran widens

Iran’s attacks are spreading across the Middle East as Tehran fires missiles and allied militias are joining the fight against Israeli and U.S. strikes on the Islamic Republic

The Independent UK

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Who is Ali Larijani? Khamenei’s trusted adviser and key figure in Iran’s leadership

Following Supreme Leader Khamenei's killing, Iran's top security official Ali Larijani vowed retaliation against the US and announced plans for a transitional leadership council. Larijani, a powerful figure with extensive experience, will oversee the immediate political management and security response during this critical juncture for the Islamic Republic.

The Times of India

Iranian state media confirms Supreme Leader Khamenei is dead

His death could accelerate the collapse of Iran's regime.

Axios

Members of Iran’s elite accused of hypocrisy over children’s lives in west

Opposition campaigners claim top figures in regime use state wealth to fund lifestyles counter to those they preach

The Guardian - UK

Conflict calculus: Why Khamenei is betting on war with US for regime survival

The United States has built up one of its largest Middle East deployments in years, with two aircraft carriers moving into position and additional warships and aircraft arriving in the region. The State Department has also begun thinning out exposed outposts. Meanwhile, Iran is preparing itself for a protracted war…

The Times of India

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Larijani takes over Iran's preparations for war, says report

There has been key changes to Iran's management and defence structure in the wake of a possible war with the United States, according to an article by the New York Times.

Euronews

U.S. and Iran set to hold second round of nuclear talks in Geneva

President Trump said he prefers a diplomatic solution but has also ordered a massive military buildup in the Gulf.

Axios

Iran accuses Israel of trying to sabotage US nuclear talks and ‘destabilise’ the region

Iran’s security chief sends urgent warning to leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Turkey after Benjamin Netanyahu met with Donald Trump

The Independent UK

Iran’s president denies it seeks nuclear weapon and admits ‘shame’ after mass protests

Masoud Pezeshkian tries to convey message of national unity as negotiations with US hang in balance

The Guardian - UK

Iran tells US not to let Netanyahu thwart nuclear talks before Trump meeting

Tehran’s intervention comes as the Israeli prime minister heads to a hastily arranged White House encounter

The Guardian - UK

Exclusive: Trump says he might send second carrier to strike Iran if talks fail

"Either we will make a deal or we will have to do something very tough," Trump told Axios.

Axios

Top Iran security official to travel to Oman, site of talks with US, likely with nuclear message

Iranian security official Ali Larijani is set to travel to Oman, the country currently mediating talks between Tehran and the United States over Iran's nuclear program

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Axios

U.S. tells Iran it is ready to meet and negotiate a deal

Qatar, Turkey and Egypt are trying to broker talks

Euronews

Qatar leads regional diplomatic push to de-escalate Iran tensions

Qatar is intensifying diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider regional escalation as tensions rise between Iran and the West. Doha is coordinating closely with Egypt and Turkey to keep diplomatic channels open.

The Guardian - UK

Trump says Iran talking to US and hints at deal to avoid military strikes

US naval battle group gathers off Iran’s shores as supreme leader in Tehran warns attack would spark regional war

Axios

Top Iranian official says progress made towards launching negotiations with the U.S.

President Trump has ordered a massive U.S. military buildup in the Gulf but is willing to explore a diplomatic solution.

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International Business Times UK

Trump's Stark Warning to Iran: US 'Locked and Loaded' Amid Deadly Protests

Trump warns Iran the US is 'locked and loaded' to protect protesters amid unrest; Tehran accuses Washington of fueling chaos after seven deaths.

Axios

Trump threatens military force if Iran kills protesters

His comments could be used by Tehran to claim the protests are fueled by Iran's external enemies.

Latin Times

Top Iranian Official Issues Warning To Trump Over Threat To Intervene If Tehran Regime 'Violently Kills Peaceful Protesters'

Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, issued a warning to Donald Trump after he said the U.S. would intervene if the Tehran regime "violently kills peaceful protesters" in the demonstrations roiling the country.

The Guardian - UK

Iran officials warn Trump of red line after his threat to ‘rescue’ protesters

Foreign minister says Iranian military is on standby after US president said he would act if demonstrators were killed

Al Jazeera

Iran considers nuclear inspection access, urges action against Israel

Iran says national security council must greenlight any inspections, now limited only to Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant.

Al Jazeera

Lebanon, Iran’s delicate diplomacy amid calls to disarm Hezbollah

Iran dispatches one of its most senior politicians to Beirut in a bid to soothe tensions.

Al Jazeera

Lebanon rejects foreign interference, president tells Iran official

The security chief’s visit comes after Iran expressed opposition to a government plan to disarm Hezbollah.

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