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Who will succeed Khamenei?
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Who will succeed Khamenei?

Iran's supreme leader is dead, but the regime endures. Iran scholar Mehrzad Boroujerdi walks through how the leadership succession could unfold.

Trump Ally Warns Cuba of Impending Leadership Change
Worldiefimerida2h ago

Trump Ally Warns Cuba of Impending Leadership Change

A prominent U.S. politician and ally of Donald Trump issued open threats against Cuba's leadership, stating their days are numbered, shortly after the reported elimination of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Israel Strikes Iran’s Assembly of Experts as Body Convenes to Pick New Supreme Leader
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Israel Strikes Iran’s Assembly of Experts as Body Convenes to Pick New Supreme Leader

Marrakech – Israel struck the compound of Iran’s Assembly of Experts in the holy city of Qom on Tuesday, targeting the 88-member body as it was convening to select a successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli airstrikes on Saturday. Iranian news agencies reported the building was “flattened” in the […] The post Israel Strikes Iran’s Assembly of Experts as Body Convenes to Pick New Supreme Leader appeared first on Morocco World News.

J&K's Poonch observes complete shutdown to mourn killing of Khamenei; security on alert
PoliticshinduTimes of Indiabalkan-web15h ago3 sources

J&K's Poonch observes complete shutdown to mourn killing of Khamenei; security on alert

Poonch observed a complete shutdown as the Shia Muslim community mourned Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and protested against the US and Israel. Security forces were on high alert across the district. Similar demonstrations occurred in Srinagar, with protesters condemning alleged US and Israel-led strikes. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation.

Islamic group protests in Lagos over Khamenei’s death
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Islamic group protests in Lagos over Khamenei’s death

Members of the South‑West chapter of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) took to the streets of Lagos on Monday to protest the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a joint United States–Israel military strike on Iran. The post Islamic group protests in Lagos over Khamenei’s death appeared first on Vanguard News.

Iranian media: Ayatollah's wife dies
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Iranian media: Ayatollah's wife dies

Mansure Khojasteh, wife of the late spiritual and political leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, died as a result of injuries sustained in an attack, Iranian media reported.

Death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Politicshelsingin-sanomatFrance 241d ago2 sources

Death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

The death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei initiates a formal succession process with significant implications for the country's political stability and economy. This event offers a historic opportunity for change for Iranians.

At least 22 people dead after pro-Iran protests in Pakistan and Iraq
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At least 22 people dead after pro-Iran protests in Pakistan and Iraq

US government buildings in Karachi and Baghdad targeted by crowds after killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei At least 22 people are dead following pro-Iran demonstrations in Pakistan that have seen hundreds of people march on the US consulate in Karachi. Security forces in Iraq have also fired teargas at protesters who tried to storm the US embassy in Baghdad. As anger boiled over after US-Israeli strikes killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a crowd of demonstrators in Karachi c...

Israeli troops seize new positions in Lebanon, army says creating buffer zone
WorldFrance 249h ago

Israeli troops seize new positions in Lebanon, army says creating buffer zone

Israel on Tuesday ordered the military to take control of more positions inside Lebanon to create a buffer zone, as the Lebanese army pulled back some of its forces after Hezbollah attacked Israeli bases in support of its backer, Iran. Lebanon was drawn into the regional war after an initial rocket attack on Israel by Hezbollah, which said it wanted to "avenge" the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the US-Israeli strikes. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from...

Exclusive-U.S. Marines fired on protesters storming consulate in Karachi, officials say
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Exclusive-U.S. Marines fired on protesters storming consulate in Karachi, officials say

At least 22 people were killed and more than 120 injured as nationwide pro‑Iran protests in Pakistan turned violent, with the deadliest clashes erupting in Karachi where security guards at the U.S. consulate opened fire after demonstrators breached the outer wall. Unrest also spread to Gilgit‑Baltistan, where thousands attacked U.N. offices, leaving 12 dead. Authorities urged calm as tensions escalated following the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei.

Assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and its Economic Impact
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Assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and its Economic Impact

The assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of Iran, is described as a dangerous and destabilizing moment for the region and global economy, according to the president of the Indo-Iran Chamber of Commerce.

Khamenei’s wife dies from injuries after US-Israeli strikes
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Khamenei’s wife dies from injuries after US-Israeli strikes

The wife of Iran's slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died Monday after succumbing to wounds sustained during the US-Israeli attack The post Khamenei’s wife dies from injuries after US-Israeli strikes appeared first on Vanguard News.

Protest erupts in Srinagar over Khamenei killing; tear gas used
PoliticsTimes of Indiaexpress-tribune1d ago2 sources

Protest erupts in Srinagar over Khamenei killing; tear gas used

Police deployed tear gas to disperse protesters in Kashmir following the reported killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Mobile internet services were also slowed as authorities imposed restrictions across districts to maintain law and order amid demonstrations.

What Now in Iran?
PoliticsNYT2d ago

What Now in Iran?

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead. Whoever takes his place will shape the Middle East’s future.

Successor to Khamenei, his son / Mojtaba Hosseini, elected leader of Iran
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Successor to Khamenei, his son / Mojtaba Hosseini, elected leader of Iran

The eldest son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, a politician and Iranian cleric, was elected the next Supreme Leader of Iran under pressure from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps...

China urges Israel to end war in Iran as regional tensions escalate
PoliticsSCMP5h ago

China urges Israel to end war in Iran as regional tensions escalate

Top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi urged his Israeli counterpart to help bring about an immediate end to the war in Iran during a call on Tuesday, reportedly held at Israel’s request. The call came three days after Israel and the United States launched a massive attack on Tehran, killing its Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, his wife and senior Iranian officials, prompting largely ineffective Iranian counter-attacks across the Middle East so far. “China opposes any military strikes launched by...

Iran World Cup participation in doubt after US-Israeli strikes
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Iran World Cup participation in doubt after US-Israeli strikes

The future of Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is in jeopardy as military conflict between the Islamic Republic and a U.S.-Israeli coalition escalates. Following a weekend of intense aerial bombardment that claimed the life of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iranian sports officials suggested the national team, known as Team Melli, may […]

From Khamenei's compound to nuclear site: Satellite images show aftermath of US-Israel strikes
PoliticsTimes of Indiain-cyprus13h ago2 sources

From Khamenei's compound to nuclear site: Satellite images show aftermath of US-Israel strikes

High-resolution satellite images reveal extensive destruction across Iran following US-Israeli strikes on nuclear, military, and leadership sites. Operation Epic Fury targeted several locations in Iran, including Natanz nuclear facility and Ayatollah Khamenei's compound, with reports indicating that the Supreme Leader's death. Khamenei was killed in one of the initial strikes on Saturday.

I left Iran at age 12 and never went back because it never felt safe. At 48, I can finally picture returning home.
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I left Iran at age 12 and never went back because it never felt safe. At 48, I can finally picture returning home.

Noshene Ranjbar left Iran at age 12; now she's envisioning a return home. Courtesy of Noshene Ranjbar Noshene Ranjbar left Iran at age 12 and moved to the US to live with her father in Virginia. Since the death of Iran's supreme leader, she envisions going back to help the country rebuild. She said many diaspora Iranians like her may say goodbye to loved ones and return home. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Noshene Ranjbar, 48, who lives in Arizona. The following has b...

Israel tracked Tehran for years before strike that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Worldin-cyprus18h ago

Israel tracked Tehran for years before strike that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Israeli intelligence tracked the movements of senior Iranian officials in Tehran for years before the air strike that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday. As bodyguards and drivers headed to work in the Iranian capital, Israeli operatives monitored them, according to two people familiar with the matter cited by the Financial Times. Almost every traffic […]

Pakistan cities under curfew after 23 die in pro-Iran protests over Khamenei killing
PoliticsSCMP22h ago

Pakistan cities under curfew after 23 die in pro-Iran protests over Khamenei killing

Pakistani authorities deployed troops and imposed a three-day curfew before dawn on Monday in the northern cities of Gilgit and Skardu after several people died and tens were injured in violent protests following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes, officials said. Thousands of Shiite demonstrators on Sunday attacked the offices of the UN Military Observer Group, which monitors the ceasefire along the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, and the ...

Trump’s Iran attack, EU ‘too slow’, China-India relations: 7 global relations reads
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Trump’s Iran attack, EU ‘too slow’, China-India relations: 7 global relations reads

We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering global relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Iran strikes: Trump threatens more hits, Khamenei dead, Israel mounts new attacks On the final day of February, the US and Israel launched a shock military strike on Iran, killing hundreds – including the nation’s supreme leader, the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In response, Iran launched attack...

Khamenei’s killing
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Khamenei’s killing

THERE is no question about it: with the brutal assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family in Tehran on Saturday, the US and Israel have chosen the path…

What the death of Ayatollah Khamenei means for Iran
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What the death of Ayatollah Khamenei means for Iran

The DEATH of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei could be the biggest threat to Iran's Islamist regime in its nearly 50 years, but it doesn't necessarily mean a quick end to the theocracy that…