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Trump claims Iranian Supreme Leader killed in US-Israeli strikes

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death is ‘the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their country’, the US leader said.

Evening Standard

Donald Trump says Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israel strikes

Trump describes Khamenei as ‘one of the most evil people in history’

Evening Standard

War on Iran: how the US-Israeli bid for regime change unfolded

Coordinated daylight assault on Tehran sparked Iranian retaliation and plunged the region into wider conflict

The Guardian - UK

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Iran’s key political figures explained after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in US strikes

The 86-year-old Khamenei was Iran's commander-in-chief and had the final say on all policy and religious matters

The Independent UK

Despite massive US attack and death of ayatollah, regime change in Iran is unlikely

After the largest buildup of U.S. warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decades, American and Israeli military forces launched a massive assault on Iran on Feb. 28, 2026.

The Conversation

Photos showing Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei succeeded the founder of the Islamic Revolution in 1989.

The Independent UK

What Happens Now That Khamenei Is Dead and Iran Has No Clear Successor to Its 35-Year Supreme Leader

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been killed in a joint military operation by the US and Israel, leaving Tehran's command in disarray.

International Business Times UK

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France's Macron insists on diplomacy to solve conflict in Iran and Middle East

French President Emmanuel Macron emerged from an emergency meeting of top politicians and advisors on Saturday night to insist on a diplomatic solution to the unfolding conflict in Iran and the Middle East.

Radio France Internationale

The rise and fall of Iran’s ruthless and pragmatic Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

The radical cleric took over as supreme leader in 1989 and is likely to be replaced by hardline figures

The Guardian - US

Iran Supreme Leader in Peril After Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Sites Rocked by Missile Attacks

Recent missile strikes near Iran's supreme leader have intensified fears of a targeted campaign against the leadership, complicating nuclear negotiations.

International Business Times UK

New York's Most Vulnerable Sites Put Under Armed Watch as US and Israel Open War on Iran

Following a joint US-Israel military operation in Iran, NYPD increases security at key locations across New York City.

International Business Times UK

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ‘safe’ after US strikes, Tehran claims

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The Independent UK

Israeli strike kills 85 at girls’ school in southern Iran as tensions soar across region

A devastating Israeli strike on an elementary girls' school in southern Iran has reportedly claimed at least 85 lives, with many more injured. State media confirmed the tragic incident, which occurred amid escalating regional tensions from joint US-Israeli operations and Iranian retaliation. Iran's foreign ministry condemned the attack as a…

The Times of India

Dubai hotel fire: Blaze breaks out at Fairmont Hotel in Palm Jumeirah during air attack

Tehran has been launching retaliatory strikes after the US and Israel struck Iran early on Saturday

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Iran vows ‘no leniency’ as it launches reprisal attacks on Israel and US air bases

Tehran says strikes on country, which targeted key leaders and have killed at least 80 children, breach UN charter

The Times of India

US-Israel strike target Khamenei's offices; who are potential successors of Iran's supreme leader

US and Israel launched strikes near Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's offices in Tehran early Saturday, with smoke seen rising and multiple blasts reported. It was confirmed that Iran's supreme leader was not in office at the time of strikes. Roads to his compound were shut, airspace closed, and mobile services disrupted.…

The Times of India

Satellite image shows impact of US-Israel strike on Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei's palace

Several key structures within the compound, long used as Khamenei's primary official residence and a central hub for leadership functions, appear obliterated or severely compromised. Iran struck American military bases across the Middle East in retaliatory strikes against Israel and the United States, hours after the two arch-rivals rocked Tehran…

The Independent UK

Timeline: How a week of war unfolded in the Middle East after US-Israeli strikes on Iran

Trump urged Iranians to rise up and topple Islamic leadership after US launched ‘major combat operations’

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The Times of India

US-Iran tensions: Who are the men steering the storm in Middle East

The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran, killing at least 40 people amid nuclear program negotiations and protests. President Trump warned Iranian forces to surrender or face death, while Supreme Leader Khamenei vowed resistance. The conflict escalates with key players like Benjamin Netanyahu and Reza Pahlavi involved.

The Times of India

Israel & US strike Iran: Khamenei's palace completely destroyed - where is the Supreme Leader?

Multiple explosions rocked Tehran after Israel announced a pre-emptive military strike, aiming to reduce perceived threats. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly been moved to a secure, undisclosed location amid the escalating crisis. The United States is believed to have supported the operation, intensifying regional tensions.

The Guardian - UK

A world on edge as Trump bombs Iran and triggers war in the Middle East. There was no need for this

We cannot know where this foolish, reckless attack will end – but new hatreds will be seeded, terrorist vendettas sown and, ultimately, little will be achieved, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Independent UK

Trump’s statement on Iran in full as US launches ‘major combat operations’

The United States and Israel launched an attack Saturday on Iran, with the first apparent strike happening near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The Independent UK

Smoke seen rising from area of southern Tehran following Israeli attack

A smoke cloud could be seen rising from an area of southern Tehran on Saturday (28 February) after Israel launched a coordinated attack with the U.S on Iran’s capital.

The Independent UK

US and Israel launch attack on Iran with tensions high over nuclear talks

The US and Israel launched an attack on Iran on Saturday, with the initial strike reported near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian media confirmed nationwide strikes, with smoke visible in Tehran, while Donald Trump stated the US had begun "major combat operations" to constrain Iran's nuclear…

The Times of India

'They just wanted to practice evil': After attacking Iran, Trump says 'terrorist regime can never have nuclear weapon'

In a significant escalation, the US and Israel have launched "major combat operations" targeting Iran, aiming to neutralize "imminent threats." Strikes hit multiple locations nationwide, including near Supreme Leader Khamenei's office. This coordinated action, involving US forces, underscores rising regional tensions and Iran's nuclear program concerns.

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