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Iran school massacre: Israel blames US, US blames Iran, Iran blames Israel

Who killed a school full of 7-12 year old girls?

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Israel strikes Tehran and Beirut as Iran vows ‘complete destruction’ in region

Rapidly escalating war enters fifth day and spreads as far as Indian Ocean with sinking of Iranian vessel off Sri Lanka

The Guardian - UK

'Target for elimination': Israel's warning for Iran's next supreme leader

Israel has warned that any successor to Iran's Supreme Leader will be a target for elimination, vowing to crush the regime's capabilities. This declaration follows the reported killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the potential selection of his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as his successor. The IDF is preparing for further…

The Times of India

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Day 5: US assets hit across Mid-East; Israel launches fresh strikes on Iran, Lebanon

Intense fighting grips the Middle East as Iran and the US-Israeli alliance escalate conflict. Tehran faces sustained strikes on military and nuclear sites, retaliating with attacks on regional US assets and Israel. Casualties mount on both sides, with evacuations underway for foreign nationals. The future leadership of Iran remains uncertain…

The Times of India

Iran crisis: Ayatollah’s son Mojtaba Khamenei elected as successor of slain Supreme Leader - report

Iran's Assembly of Experts is reportedly deliberating on Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the Supreme Leader, as his successor, with the IRGC pushing for his appointment. While Mojtaba is the front-runner, some clerics express reservations due to potential targeting by the US and Israel. The selection process is ongoing amid heightened…

The Times of India

Four scenarios: what are the possible outcomes of the US-Israel war on Iran?

Experts describe four broad possibilities after attacks by two powers that seem to have no postwar plan for country

The Guardian - UK

What is Iran's Assembly of Experts and who will succeed Khamenei?

The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has plunged Iran into a wartime leadership crisis. A temporary council runs the country while the Assembly of Experts — whose headquarters were hit in US-Israeli strikes on Tuesday — must select a successor.

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Minab school bombing: how the worst mass casualty event of the Iran war unfolded – a visual guide

A strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh school during the US-Israeli bombing campaign killed up to 168 people. The Guardian has pieced together the incident and its aftermath using verified footage and images from the site

The Guardian - UK

Germany warned of Iranian sleeper cells after Tehran's fatwa on West

Experts in Germany have warned that Iran-linked sleeper cells could strike in Europe after a fatwa was issued by Tehran over the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as Berlin boosts vigilance and US probes possible terror attacks.

Euronews

Who could be Iran’s next supreme leader? And how is he chosen?

Since beginning their assault on Iran, that United States and Israel have been explicit that their ultimate goal is regime change.

The Conversation

US Embassy Riyadh Attacked: Trump Vows Swift Response as Drones Hit Capital, Fuels WW3 Fears

Iranian drones hit the US embassy in Riyadh, causing fires and prompting a warning from Trump. The attack raises fears of escalating conflict.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump outlines devastating response if Iran assassinates him; ‘there will be nothing left’

After joint US–Israeli strikes reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, President Donald Trump issued stark warnings that any attempt on his life would result in Iran being “wiped off the face of the earth.” As retaliation fears mount, his threats of total destruction have intensified concerns over escalation…

The Times of India

Civilian deaths in Iran pass 700 amid fear of bombs and regime clampdown

As US-Israeli airstrikes hit their cities, people tell of how the authorities are warning them off the streets

The Guardian - UK

Why Did Iran Strike UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar? Allies Targeted to Send Washington a Message

Iran's retaliatory strikes on the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar highlight Tehran's strategic message to Washington, emphasizing the risks of US influence in the Gulf.

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Is Benjamin Netanyahu Alive? What's True and Fake After Iran Claims Israel PM's Fate Is 'Unclear'

Iran vows retaliation against the US and Israel following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Tensions rise as missile attacks target Jerusalem.

International Business Times UK

Is Benjamin Netanyahu Dead? Social Media Erupts After Iranian Missile Hits Jerusalem

Rumours about Benjamin Netanyahu's death spread rapidly after Iran claimed to have struck his office with missiles, though neither government has confirmed any hit. Jerusalem's missile alerts added to public confusion amid a broader regional escalation.

International Business Times UK

Benjamin Netanyahu Dead Rumours Explained: How Iran's 'Tenth Wave' Strike Claim Sparked Viral Assassination Speculation

Explore the truth behind the viral claims of Israeli PM Netanyahu's assassination amid escalating tensions with Iran.

Fortune

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard controls a sprawling business empire that dominates the economy

That empire includes core industrial sectors like oil and transportation as well as banking, telecommunications, agriculture, medicine, and real estate.

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Watch the video: Khamenei's rule and the three pillars of power — what were they?

The ayatollah's death ends almost 37 years of his absolute rule over Iran. Looking at his legacy, we see a combination of religious authority, military might, and regional influence. And what your reporter sees are three pillars of power. Let's analyse them.

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Iran Launches Missile and Drone Barrage on Israel, Gulf States; Ras Tanura Oil Hub Hit

Tensions between the United States–Israel alliance and Iran escalated sharply on Monday as Tehran launched a new wave of missile and drone strikes targeting Israel and several Gulf states, marking a significant expansion of the ongoing regional confrontation.

International Business Times UK

Who Will Lead Iran After Khamenei's Death? Meet the 5 Candidates Fighting for Supreme Power

Iran faces a succession crisis as the death of Ayatollah Khamenei leaves the country in turmoil. With clerics unable to convene due to ongoing strikes, political instability looms as rivals vie for power.

The Conversation

Does international law still matter? The strike on the girls’ school in Iran shows why we need it

As the US and Israel began their joint assault on Iran, reports emerged from Iran that a strike hit the Shajarah Tayyebeh girls’ elementary school in the southern city of Minab.

The Times of India

Iran war: Hezbollah fires at Israel; US releases IRGC HQ strike video - 10 key points

The war between the United States and Iran has entered a volatile new phase, with President Donald Trump signalling a shift in his projected timeline for the conflict. Speaking to NBC, Trump said that the campaign could last “around four weeks”, describing it as one of the most complex offensives…

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 Guardian - UK

Without some change in direction, Iran’s regime risks breakdown in civil order

Hostility to the US is high even among reformists, which may set the surviving leadership on a destructive path

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