Iranian Leader Hails Martyred Intelligence Minister, Urges Increased Protection Efforts
Iran's leader has paid tribute to a martyred intelligence minister and called for intensified efforts to protect the nation.
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Iran's leader has paid tribute to a martyred intelligence minister and called for intensified efforts to protect the nation.

Ένα ντόμινο εξελίξεων στο μέτωπο του πολέμου των ΗΠΑ-Ισραήλ με το Ιράν διαμορφώνει μια ακόμη πιο περίπλοκη κατάσταση. Ο Ντόναλντ Τραμπ απείλησε με «καταστροφή» ενός μεγάλου κοιτάσματος φυσικού…

An analysis piece discusses the dangerous and escalatory implications of targeting Iran's leadership, highlighting the potential for severe geopolitical repercussions.

Israel has launched an escalating 'decapitation' campaign targeting Iran's leadership and internal security mechanisms, combining massive aerial bombardments, targeted assassinations, and intelligence operations within Iran.


CBS reported on US intelligence briefings to Trump regarding Mojtaba Khamenei, noting that he is not considered bright or qualified to be Iran's leader, according to his father's opinion.

Almost a week after being appointed as Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei remains in the shadows.

Iran's leaders are seeking to show the staying power of their near half-century old clerical-based system and prove that it can withstand the killing of its longtime ruler and war with United States and Israel, analysts said.
An opinion piece argues that the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's leader, despite his lack of religious and political experience, signifies the demise of the Iranian revolution.
American intelligence assessments indicate that Iran's leadership remains largely intact and is not facing an imminent collapse, despite recent attacks.

Human rights lawyer Shirin Ebadi says the new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei could be even worse than his father.

Following the death of Iran's leader a week prior, reports briefly surfaced about the election of Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the deceased, as the country's third leader, with some media outlets referring to him as 'Khamenei II'.

A new form of gambling, which has gained popularity under President Donald Trump, allowed some individuals to profit millions from the assassination of Iran's leader, leading to accusations of insider trading.

Iran's president recently said mediation efforts were underway, but Trump's comments suggest such efforts could be a moot point.
President Masoud Pezeshkian's apology to Gulf states strains Iran's leadership - The Jakarta Post

Waves of bombings by the U.S. and Israel reveal a broad effort to devastate Iran's leadership and security services.

Iranian state television reported that a high-level leadership council has convened to discuss organizing a session of the Assembly of Experts, the body responsible for electing the country's new supreme leader.

The Israeli Air Force has reportedly struck and dismantled facilities within Iran's leadership compound, including the presidential office and Tehran airport, in overnight operations.

Security analyst Gordon Corera looks at what is likely to happen after much of Iran's most senior leadership is killed.
North Korea appears on edge in response to U.S.-Israeli strikes eliminating Iran's leadership Korea JoongAng Daily

Following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, US President Donald Trump says Iran's leadership wants to negotiate. Trump told the Atlantic magazine that talks will be coming. DW has the latest.

Donald Trump is building a world order where undesirable heads of state can be taken out of the game, writes US correspondent Ilmari Reunamäki.
Iran's leaders are preparing for a potential attack while expressing confidence in their ability to withstand it.
Amidst ongoing war and bombings, the Iranian regime reportedly executed 19-year-old wrestling champion Saleh Mohammadi and two other men who had demonstrated against the regime.
Condolences and condemnations pour in after Larijani's martyrdom Tehran Times
Iran's Leader stated that assassinations only serve to strengthen the country and warned that aggressors would ultimately pay a price for their actions.

Iran confirms death of top security official Ali Larijani China Daily - Global Edition

Israel said Tuesday it had killed Iran's powerful national security chief, Ali Larijani, in what would be a huge blow to the Islamic republic more than two weeks into the war engulfing the Middle East. It would also suggest Iran's senior leadership has been infiltrated by Israeli intelligence, says France 24's Angela Diffley, meaning Iran's leaders "can no longer trust anybody".

President Donald Trump said oil companies should send tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, which has remained effectively closed due to the war on Iran.

A 15-year-old girl was killed and her parents severely injured in a Russian attack on a village near Chernihiv, Ukraine, which also damaged two residential buildings.

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, responded to US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth after Hegseth's claims that Iran's leaders are hiding, by sharing footage...
Donald Trump issued threats against Iran's leadership and maintained that the United States is prevailing in the ongoing conflict.

Despite calls from the US and Israel for regime change, experts suggest Iran's leadership has deliberately constructed a resilient power structure that is difficult to dismantle.

US says its firepower will ‘surge dramatically’ and IDF warns of ‘surprises ahead’, as Iran launches retaliatory strikes Middle East crisis – live updates Israel and the US have bombarded Iran and…

The war between Iran and the US-Israeli coalition enters its second week, with the Israeli army, in full coordination with Washington, launching a massive strike against Iran's leadership from the first day, raising questions about what will determine the winner of this bloody conflict.

An expert discusses the extent of US influence on Iran's leadership, stating that while the US cannot determine who leads Iran, it could strategically err by removing a new leader.
Top US analysts have expressed the view that Iran's current leadership possesses the resilience to survive a major war.
Cracks emerge in Iran's leadership as it reels under bombardment
Iran’s endurance strategy Tehran Times

Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment to Iran's leadership would cement the transfer of power to the hardline wing of the Revolutionary Guard, an expert assesses.
What is behind the strategy to take out Iran's leadership? the-star.co.ke
In Beirut, smoke rises over the rooftops from Israeli attacks, while Lebanese flee north in search of safety. Israel's attacks follow Hezbollah's rockets towards Haifa after the killing of Iran's leader.
Senior Iranian leader Alireza Arafi was on Sunday appointed as the jurist member of Iran's Leadership Council, a body tasked with fulfilling the Supreme Leader's role until the Assembly of Experts elects a new leader, Iranian state media reported.

Arab nations condemn Iranian missile strikes targeting their territories and U.S. bases in retaliation for joint U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran's leadership.
Israel has reportedly attacked Iranian Navy ships in the Caspian Sea for the first time, with jets striking multiple vessels equipped with aerial surveillance systems and anti-submarine missiles off the coast of Bandar Anzali.
Russia's President has extended condolences to Iran's Leader following the martyrdom of Larijani.

An open conflict is raging within the MAGA movement in the US over the ongoing US-Israeli offensive in Iran, exposing philosophical differences and threatening to fracture Trumpism in a decisive election year.

Το Ισραήλ στις 19 μέρες του πολέμου με το Ιράν έχει αποδεκατίσει την ηγεσία του καθεστώτος. Οι στοχευμένες επιθέσεις έχουν πλήξει τόσο στρατιωτικά όσο και πολιτικά στελέχη, ενώ η ένταση στην περιοχή…

Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, narrowly survived a deadly airstrike that targeted his family and top officials. Audio reveals Mojtaba was outside his father's compound when Israeli missiles struck, killing his wife and son. The attack also claimed the lives of Ayatollah Khamenei and other senior leaders.

The United States is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information on high-ranking Iranian officials, including the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. This comes as crypto prediction markets speculate on whether Mojtaba Khamenei will be removed from his position before 2026.

Iran has rejected US President Trump's warnings about the safety of its team at the World Cup, with the team labeling the US as unfit to host the tournament. This follows Iran's shock announcement of its refusal to participate in the 2026 World Cup, escalating the geopolitical dispute into the realm of global athletics.
Iran's leadership is mobilizing supporters, distributing weapons, and setting up roadblocks across cities to suppress any internal resistance amidst the ongoing conflict.

Despite nearly two weeks of continuous bombardments by the US and Israel, Iran's leadership remains largely stable and does not appear to be immediately threatened with collapse. The recent intervention by the new religious leader further solidifies this.


The US Justice Department published additional FBI documents describing interviews with a woman who said President Donald Trump sexually assaulted her after she was introduced to him by Jeffrey Epstein.
Iran's leadership signals its continued control and capability to fight, projecting an image of resilience amidst ongoing tensions and conflict.

Beijing's reaction to the death of Iran's leader highlights a cold and calculated approach, prioritizing regional stability and economic interests over the fate of the Tehran regime.
Cracks emerge in Iran's leadership as it reels under bombardment The Daily Star
Kalshi, a prediction market platform, is facing a lawsuit concerning its market for predicting the ouster of Iran's leader.
President Trump rejected the possibility of negotiations with Iran, asserting that it is 'too late' for talks following joint US-Israeli military strikes.

Are Israel and the USA trying to find cracks in Iran's leadership to drive a wedge into? Will the Iranian people rise in resistance? Professor Hannu Juusola answers the questions.

Security correspondent Gordon Corera looks at what is likely to happen now that joint US and Israeli attacks have taken out some of the Iran's most senior leadership.
In Jammu and Kashmir, various parties, including the ruling National Conference, also deplored the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran

A top Iranian security official on Sunday said the country will form an interim council later in the day to assume leadership responsibilities until a new leader is selected. The post Iran to form interim leadership council until next leader’s selection appeared first on Vanguard News.
While Lebanon's government opposes getting involved, Hezbollah has said it would view an attack on Iran's leader as a "red line." Israel has previously warned Beirut of heavy strikes.