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Months of CIA tracking and a rare window of opportunity: How the assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei unfolded

The U.S. and Israel had been closely coordinating leading up to this weekend’s airstrikes

The Independent UK

Trump says Iran wants talks after assassination of supreme leader: ‘They should’ve done it sooner. They played too cute’

Iranian foreign ministry hasn’t confirmed that talks will resume after assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei

The Independent UK

Iran targets USS Abraham Lincoln in revenge strikes after Ayatollah Khamenei killing

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it has targeted a massive US aircraft carrier that President Donald Trump sent to the Middle East as part of its pressure campaign on Iran.

The Independent UK

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Vladimir Putin Fury: Russian Leader Slams 'Cynical Violation' of Morality Over Ayatollah Khamenei's Death

Vladimir Putin condemns the US-Israel strikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling it a 'cynical murder' and a violation of international law.

International Business Times UK

Putin calls the death of Iran's Ali Khamenei, a 'cynical murder'

The President noted that in Russia, Ayatollah Khamenei will be remembered as an outstanding statesman who made a huge personal contribution to the development of friendly Russian-Iranian relations.

Euronews

US-Israel stikes on Iran: Tehran fired missiles towards UK bases in Cyprus, says defence secretary

Iran fired two missiles towards Cyprus, where the UK has military bases, with Defence Secretary John Healey stating the attacks showed indiscriminate retaliation. He confirmed UK military personnel were near missile strikes in Bahrain, emphasizing the need for Iran to halt its actions and weapons programs.

The Times of India

Ayatollah Khamenei Is Dead: What Will Likely Happen In Iran After Supreme Leader's Death?

Ayatollah Khamenei is reported dead following US-Israeli missile strikes, leading to heightened tensions and global repercussions.

International Business Times UK

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Why Saturday? How Israel-US strikes targeted Khamenei and his inner circle

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei was reportedly killed in a pre-emptive US-Israel airstrike on Saturday, dubbed 'The Epic Fury'. The operation, timed to coincide with a top leadership meeting, aimed to maintain surprise. This dramatic escalation follows months of planning and increased US military presence in the region, raising concerns…

The Times of India

Trump news at a glance: president goes to war again

US and Israel strike Iran; supreme leader confirmed killed; fierce domestic criticism of military action – key US politics stories from 28 February at a glance

The Guardian - US

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, supreme leader of Islamic Republic of Iran, killed in US-Israeli strikes

The death of the Iranian leader will plunge the region into further instability amid joint US-Israeli strikes

The Independent UK

Inside Trump’s decision to attack Iran: ‘A window of opportunity’

The US joined an Israeli assault after intel suggested Iran’s top clerics and commanders could be hit at once

The Guardian - US

Millions of dollars placed on prediction markets after US airstrikes on Iran as global unrest provides get-rich-quick opportunities

Bettors have placed more than $36M worth of wagers on whether or not there will be a regime change in Iran

The Independent UK

Trump says Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei is dead after US-Israel strikes

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The Independent UK

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

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‘Growing signs’ Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, Netanyahu says

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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 Independent UK

Trump’s top general desperately trying to warn against war with Iran: Report

General Dan Caine has warned that a war with Iran could deplete the power of the United States’ military

The Times of India

Iran 'one week' from bomb-grade uranium? Protests flare again in Tehran - top developments

US envoy Steve Witkoff warns Iran could be a week from producing bomb-grade uranium, despite past strikes. Washington remains concerned about Tehran's nuclear ambitions, with US President Donald Trump demanding "zero enrichment" but reportedly considering limited, verifiable civilian enrichment. Domestic protests in Iran are also a factor in US policy.

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The Independent UK

Iran issues chilling threat to US if Trump takes action against Supreme Leader Khamenei

The comments follow Trump's recent call for an end to Ayatollah Khamenei's rule in Iran

Evening Standard

OPINION - Tom Tugendhat: Iran’s supreme leader has lost control and the days are numbered for his rule by fear

The regime is dying friendless and alone, says the UK’s former Security Minister

Euronews

Why is Masoud Pezeshkian (most likely to be) Iran's next president?

Seen as a reformist by many, Pezeshkian must be free to fulfil his promises without interference, especially from the IRGC and other radical hardliners inside and outside the parliament, Euronews' Babak Kamiar writes.

Euronews

Tehran will rebuild it's nuclear facilities with more 'vigour', says Iran's President Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced on Sunday that his country will rebuild its nuclear facilities “with greater vigour”, as he reiterated Iran's unwillingness to build a nuclear weapon.

The Guardian - UK

Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza as Qatar calls for peace talks – as it happened

At least 62 people have been reported killed across Gaza by Israeli strikes over Friday and Saturday

The Independent UK

How will Iran’s embattled supreme leader respond to US strikes?

ANALYSIS: Seemingly sheltering in a bunker with limited access to the outside world, Ayatollah Khamenei has shrinking options available, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew

The Independent UK

Retaliation, regime change, sleeper cells and impeachment: The looming questions in the wake of Trump’s attack on Iran

President celebrated the attack, but many fear an escalation

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