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Trump says he has ‘to be involved’ in picking next Iran leader and Khamenei’s son is ‘unacceptable’

‘We want someone that will bring harmony and peace to Iran,’ president says, days after launching waves of air strikes

The Independent UK

Exclusive: Trump says he must be involved in picking Iran's next leader

"Khamenei's son is unacceptable to me. We want someone that will bring harmony and peace to Iran."

Axios

The Gulf’s delicate balancing act between the US and Iran is now in flames

As Israel and the US continued to bomb Iran after killing the country’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei, Iran lashed out at its neighbours. Among the targets of Iranian drone strikes were a hotel in Dubai, a port in Oman, gas facilities in Qatar, and multiple US bases and embassies in…

The Conversation

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‘There’s no safe place any more’: inside Tehran under attack – photo essay

Photojournalist Stefanie Glinski speaks to Iranian photographer Mohammad Mohsenifar, who has been documenting the attacks on the Iranian capital over the past week

The Guardian - UK

Iran’s succession: Who will rise out of the ashes of Trump’s war?

ANALYSIS: Iran’s exiled ex-crown prince is barely ‘plan D’ for the future of Iran, experts tell chief international correspondent Bel Trew

The Independent UK

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s presumed next supreme leader? And would he bring change – or more brutal suppression?

The death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, during the holy month of Ramadan marks one of the most consequential turning points in the history of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The Conversation

The Iran–Iraq War Comparison Everyone’s Making And What We Should Learn From It

Why is everyone comparing the Iran strikes to Iraq, is that fair, and what do those parallels actually tell us about Iran’s future.

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‘Bro that’s a sovereign country’: Donald Trump’s reaction to Spain refusing to grant access to their bases is ‘we could’ if ‘we want’

It has now become very clear to the American people that Donald Trump will go to any lengths to engage in a blatant display of power. In another example of this behaviour, Trump, after allying with Benjamin Netanyahu, launched an attack on Iran on February 28, 2026, and overthrew its…

The Mary Sue

Karoline Leavitt insists Trump had a ‘feeling based on fact’ before Iran strikes but still won’t detail imminent threat to US

Administration officials under fire for shifting justifications for war

The Independent UK

Despite a $200 billion price tag, Trump admits the Iran war could just swap one bad leader for another

Trump’s costly campaign in Iran has come under fire for lacking a clear endgame.

Fortune

Kalshi caught up in firestorm of controversy over bets placed on death of Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

The predictions market says promotion was ‘grammatically ambiguous’ and misunderstood by customers, reiterating that it ‘does not offer markets that settle on death’

The Independent UK

How prepared are the US and its allies for a protracted conflict in Iran?

If Israel and the US hoped their attack on Iran would force the country to capitulate quickly, they were wrong. Despite the death of the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and many other senior figures, Iran has managed to continue firing drones and missiles at targets across the Middle East.

The Conversation

Quick Facts About Ali Khamenei's Son Mojtaba Khamenei: Net Worth, Controversies and Life Before Supreme Leadership

Reports suggest Mojtaba Khamenei may succeed his father as Iran's Supreme Leader.

International Business Times UK

Khamenei's farewell ceremony postponed as US, Israel-Iran conflict intensifies on Day 5

Iran has postponed a state funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei that had been scheduled for Wednesday evening in Tehran, citing expectations of an exceptionally large public turnout, state television reported.

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The Guardian - UK

Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba favourite to succeed him as Iran’s supreme leader

Choice of anti-western candidate would give signal that senior figures will not seek accommodation with US

International Business Times

Israel Launches 'Broad Wave Of Strikes' In Tehran; Khamenei Funeral Tonight

Israeli defence minister Israel Katz said the military would attempt to eliminate any successor to Iran's supreme leader, sharply raising the stakes of the confrontation, according to remarks carried by Israeli media.

The Guardian - UK

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 Conversation

Mourning, celebration and a divided legacy: why the death of Ali Khamenei reverberates far beyond Iran

The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei triggered immediate and sharply polarised reactions, in Iran and around the world.

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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…

International Business Times UK

5 Photos of Mojtaba Khamenei, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Son and Iran's New Supreme Leader

Mojtaba Khamenei has been elected as Iran's new supreme leader following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Learn about the succession process and Mojtaba's background.

Euronews

Trump says 'everything's been knocked out' in Iran but offers no clear plan for war

Trump has faced criticism for conflicting messages about his justifications and aims after launching the region's biggest conflict in more than two decades.

The Guardian - UK

Chaos signals Iran struggling to function as war turns into fight for survival

Strikes on Iranian leadership are putting Tehran under unprecedented military and diplomatic pressure

The Independent UK

The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026

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The Times of India

‘Who are you?’: Masih Alinejad targets Kamala Harris over Iran strikes, calls out silence on women’s rights

Iranian activist Masih Alinejad has publicly called out former US Vice President Kamala Harris in a sharply worded social media post, questioning her stance on women’s rights and accusing her of remaining silent during mass killings before criticising US strikes on Iran.

The Guardian - UK

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

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