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Geopolitics

Iran President says avenging Khamenei’s killing ‘legitimate duty and right’

The Hindu – World · India

Pezeshkian said that the killing of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in U.S. and Israeli strikes was a “declaration of war against Muslims”

Geopolitics

Travellers stranded at Hong Kong airport as at least 27 Middle East flights disrupted

South China Morning Post – World · China

A joint US-Israeli attack on Iran forced airlines to cancel or delay at least 27 flights from Hong Kong to destinations in the Middle East on Sunday, leaving t…

Geopolitics

Despite antiwar MAGA wing, Trump gets Republican support for Iran strikes

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Conservative opposition to war on Iran remains minimal as hawks heap praise on Trump for bombing, killing Khamenei.

Geopolitics

Labour must cease taking progressive voters for granted, says Sadiq Khan

The Guardian – World · Europe

London mayor criticises PM for calling Greens ‘extreme’ after Gorton and Denton loss, saying it is a ‘flawed strategy’Sadiq Khan: ‘Labour must stop channelling…

Geopolitics

Iran’s Parliament Speaker calls U.S., Israeli leaders ‘filthy criminals’

The Hindu – World · India

“We will deliver such devastating blows that you yourselves will be driven to beg,” said Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf

Geopolitics

Trump threatens Iran with force ‘never been seen before’ if they retaliate

The Hindu – World · India

Iran’s Parliament Speaker labelled the leaders of the U.S. and Israel “filthy criminals” who will face “devastating blows” for their ongoing attacks on the Is…

Geopolitics

Iran fires missiles at Israel, Gulf states after US-Israeli strike kills Khamenei

The Hindu – World · India

Iran acknowledged Khamenei's death in the joint Israeli-American airstrike Saturday (February 28, 2026) at his Tehran office hours, which has thrown the future…

Geopolitics

With Khamenei dead, who will be Iran’s next supreme leader?

South China Morning Post – World · China

The death of Iran’s Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after almost 37 years in power raises paramount questions about the country’s future. The contours of…

Geopolitics

US-Israel war on Iran: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei confirmed dead by state media – latest reports

The Guardian – World · Europe

US president says Khamenei’s death is ‘justice for the people of Iran’ as he repeats call for regime changeFull report: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killedA visual g…

Geopolitics

Lyse Doucet: This is an extraordinary moment Iran has been preparing for

BBC News – World · Europe

The killing of the supreme leader will be a huge jolt to the Islamic Republic, which will try hard to show it has a plan in place.

Geopolitics

Iran says US and Israel strikes hit school killing 108

BBC News – World · Europe

There is no confirmation by the US or Israel of the strike on the school located near elite military troops.

Geopolitics

'One-way attack drone' used by US for first time in Iran strikes: What LUCAS is and how it works

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team delivers global news with accuracy, depth, and timeliness. - Focus on diverse perspectives and nuanced understanding of international…

Geopolitics

After Khamenei, who? How Iran chooses its Supreme Leader and who could be next

Times of India – World · India

US President Donald Trump announced the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following joint US-Israeli air strikes. Khamenei's demise plunges…

Geopolitics

The fall of Ayatollah Khamenei: How Iran’s Supreme Leader met his end

Times of India – World · India

- Digital news desk journalist at The Times of India with over two years of experience. - Specializes in foreign affairs and international politics. - Pref…

Geopolitics

Watch: Pakistan–Afghanistan Conflict: Trump’s support for Islamabad raises questions

The Hindu – World · India

The Pakistan–Afghanistan conflict has escalated into open armed clashes following Islamabad’s large-scale military strikes under Operation Ghazab Lil Haq.

Geopolitics

How succession works in Iran and who will be the country’s next supreme leader?

The Hindu – World · India

An 88-member panel called the Assembly of Experts appoints the supreme leader. The panel can remove one as well, although that has never happened

Geopolitics

Watch: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in major U.S.-Israeli strike operation

The Hindu – World · India

The confirmation of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death following a joint U.S. and Israeli military operation has sent shockwaves throughout West Asia, creating a v…

Geopolitics

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: The cleric who reshaped Islamic Iran

The Hindu – World · India

Khamenei, one of the most consequential figures in Iran over the past half a century, built a theocratic system that stayed loyal to him

Geopolitics

World leaders react cautiously to U.S. and Israeli strikes, death of Iran’s Ali Khamenei

The Hindu – World · India

Perhaps cautious about upsetting already strained relations with Mr. Trump, many nations abstained from commenting directly or pointedly on the joint strikes b…

Geopolitics

Blasts heard in Kabul amid clashes between Afghanistan, Pakistani forces

The Hindu – World · India

Taliban administration spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the sounds were the result of ​Afghan forces ‌targeting Pakistani aircraft over the capital

Geopolitics

Burgers, then war: Trump’s bluffs before Iran strikes

South China Morning Post – World · China

On a visit to Texas on Friday, US President Donald Trump gave a raucous speech on the economy and then stopped off at a fast-food joint. “Hamburgers for everyo…

Geopolitics

What to know about Iran’s Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

South China Morning Post – World · China

When targeted by nationwide protests early this year, Iran’s Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei unleashed the bloodiest crackdown of his nearly four decades…

Geopolitics

Trump was once not keen on regime change in Iran – then he lost patience

South China Morning Post – World · China

With Saturday’s military operation against Iran, US President Donald Trump showed a dramatic evolution in risk tolerance, adjusting in just a matter of months …

Geopolitics

Indonesia is getting an aircraft carrier. The Philippines isn’t. Does it matter?

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Philippines cannot afford an aircraft carrier, could not sustain one if it had it and, according to most analysts, does not need one. What it needs is mess…

Geopolitics

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: The leader who shaped Iran’s defiance

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran's supreme leader has been killed in a joint US-Israeli air strike.

Geopolitics

What countries has Trump attacked since returning to office?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The US president, who had said he would avoid needless foreign wars, has embraced military power with few limits.

Geopolitics

Trump: Khamenei dead after US strikes Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US President Donald Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes.

Geopolitics

US Ambassador to UN: Trump has ‘met the moment’ by striking Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz says striking Iran was necessary to protect American allies.

Geopolitics

Who is Ali Shamkhani, Iran official reportedly killed in US-Israel attacks?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The former defence minister and secretary of Iran's Defence Council was involved in US-Iran nuclear negotiations.

Geopolitics

How have US politicians reacted to the attack on Iran?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Republicans largely rally behind Trump's strikes on Iran, while Democrats fail to offer singular message of opposition.

Geopolitics

New Yorkers protest US strikes on Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

New Yorkers protested Saturday hours after US President Donald Trump ordered a wave of deadly strikes on Iran.

Geopolitics

US strikes on Iran lead to renewed demands for war powers legislation

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Democratic lawmakers have largely condemned the strikes on Iran, emphasising the lack of congressional approval.

Geopolitics

Netanyahu’s war? Analysts say Trump’s Iran strikes benefit Israel, not US

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

War with Iran contradicts the US president's own criticism of regime change policies in the Middle East, analysts say.

Geopolitics

Iran strikes: US says 'no reports' of American casualties

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The US said a wide range of military personnel, from the army to the coast guard, were involved in the operation against Iran.

Geopolitics

Ali Khamenei — An 'unusual sort of dictator' — killed at 86

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader since 1989, has been killed by an Israeli airstrike at the age of 86. During his rule, he fought hard to prevent …

Geopolitics

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

The Guardian – World · Europe

The US joined an Israeli assault after intel suggested Iran’s top clerics and commanders could be hit at onceSign up for the Breaking News US email to get news…

Geopolitics

Protesters rally across US after Iran strikes and reports of Khamenei killing

The Guardian – World · Europe

Crowds gather in DC, New York and beyond to denounce Trump’s Iran strikes as an illegal act of warAs news reports circulated that Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Kh…

Geopolitics

‘The most bitter news’: Iran reels as more than 100 children reportedly killed in school bombing

The Guardian – World · Europe

The building appears to be among many devastated in Trump’s ‘major combat operations’ as long expected attacks arriveUS-Israeli attack on Iran – live updatesUS…

Geopolitics

Iran state media confirms killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following US-Israeli missile strikes

The Guardian – World · Europe

Confirmation of supreme leader’s killing follows announcement by Donald Trump that ‘one of the most evil people in history, is dead’US-Israel war on Iran – lat…

Geopolitics

Where have Nepal's 'nepo kids' gone as corruption takes centre stage in election?

BBC News – World · Europe

The excess of politicians' children was front and centre of the anger that drove protests that toppled the government last year.

Geopolitics

Ayatollah Khamenei's iron grip on power in Iran comes to an end

BBC News – World · Europe

Iranian state TV confirms the supreme leader has been killed on the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on the country.

General

Details on weapons used in Iran strike

NBC News – World · US

NBC News’ Courtney Kube reports on the ‘suicide’ drones used in the U.S. attack on Iran.

General

Trump tells NBC a “large amount” of Iran’s leadership is gone

NBC News – World · US

In a phone call today, President Trump said strikes in Iran have caused "very great losses on their leadership," and that "tremendous damage has been inflicted…

General

Democrats and a few Republicans say they'll force a vote to limit Trump in Iran

NBC News – World · US

Most Republicans in Congress praised the U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran, arguing that war was President Donald Trump’s last resort to end its nuclear ambition…

General

Trump announces beginning of 'major combat operations in Iran'

NBC News – World · US

President Donald Trump confirmed the strikes on Iran in a video message shared on Truth Social, reiterating that "they can never have a nuclear weapon."

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