
Iran in crisis as US talks collapse, Mojtaba’s ‘mafia’ regime blocks Khamenei burial: analyst
Analyst says Iran's delay in burying Supreme Leader Khamenei over 40 days after his killing reveals a deepening crisis inside the Islamic Republic.
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Analyst says Iran's delay in burying Supreme Leader Khamenei over 40 days after his killing reveals a deepening crisis inside the Islamic Republic.
Thousands of Iranians have gathered in rallies to commemorate the late supreme leader Khamenei, honoring his legacy and leadership.

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei declared that Iran does not seek war but will not abandon its rights, as the Middle East conflict enters its 39th day.
Iran has reportedly toughened its negotiating stance amid mediation efforts, though Supreme Leader Khamenei is said to back a US deal if specific terms are met.
Following reports of Supreme Leader Khamenei's death, Iran's ambassador to Niger called for Muslim countries to stand united.
An analysis by eKathimerini.com suggests that the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei would not automatically guarantee the collapse of the current regime.
US intelligence reports suggest that Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei had doubts about his son Mojtaba's capability to rule.
Iran’s New Supreme Leader Khamenei Says Hormuz Strait Should Stay Closed Bloomberg

A report details extensive real estate holdings in London, valued at over 250 million, allegedly belonging to Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's Supreme Leader, raising suspicions of their use as espionage bases.
Kalshi, a prediction market platform, is facing a class action lawsuit concerning the payout of its market related to Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei.

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri visited the Iranian embassy on Thursday afternoon and signed the condolence book on behalf of the government.
US media outlets are reporting that multiple candidates, in addition to the second son, Mojtaba, are emerging as potential successors to the assassinated Supreme Leader Khamenei.

Iran announced the postponement of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's state funeral, originally scheduled for Wednesday evening in Tehran, citing an 'unprecedented number of expected participants' amid ongoing Israeli-American attacks.

The US consulate in Dubai and a base in Qatar were reportedly struck. Meanwhile, Iran has postponed the funeral of its supreme leader Khamenei, amidst reports of over a thousand civilian casualties in recent Israeli-American attacks.

Tasnim News Agency, linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard, reported on the 3rd that the building of the 'Assembly of Experts,' where religious leaders had gathered in Qom, central Iran, to select the successor to the assassinated Supreme Leader Khamenei, was hit by a missile attack.

Violent demonstrations have erupted in several Pakistani cities over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei. Authorities sent in the army and imposed a curfew in the majority Shiite region of Gilgit-Baltistan.

Former CIA Director David Petraeus calls U.S.-Israel operation that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei an "extraordinary achievement" amid ongoing campaign.

The 86-year-old cleric was killed after decades of trading threats and, more recently, missiles with Israel and the US. Satellite images showed the secure compound in downtown Tehran where his residence and offices had been, reduced to a gray mass.

Following US and Israeli strikes on Tehran, Iran state media confirmed the death of Ali Khamenei. DW has more.
Following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, a "Provisional Council" was established on the 1st to manage state affairs until the next Supreme Leader is elected.

The assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israeli strike has plunged the Islamic Republic into one of the most consequential political transitions since the 1979 revolution, triggering a swift constitutional process to select a new leader while the country grapples with regional escalation and internal uncertainty. Khamenei, who dominated Iran’s political and religious landscape for nearly three decades, was assassinated early Saturday whe...

At least 10 people were killed and several injured after protesters clashed with police outside the U.S.
Photos show global reaction to attack on Iran and death of Supreme Leader Khamenei AP News

The IRGC ignored the fact that Israel changed after the October 7 massacre, and now they’re paying the price. Dictatorships don’t fall from outside; they collapse from within.

The provincial government in Punjab, Pakistan, has banned public gatherings of more than four people without prior permission, following violent protests sparked by the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei.

The 36-year rule of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei built Iran into a powerful anti-US force.
Iran's supreme spiritual leader of the Islamic Republic, Ali Khamenei, who had ruled since 1989, died on Saturday at the age of 86, Iranian state media reported.

The confirmation of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death marks a historic and decisive turning point for the Islamic Republic of Iran, as the country enters a period of uncertainty amidst...

US attacks Iran LIVE updates: Israel confirmed the death of Khamenei, along with the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, the defense minister, and the secretary of the Iranian Security Council, a close adviser to the Supreme Leader.

Trump said on social media that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is dead, saying his passing is “the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their Country.” The death occurred after a joint US and Israeli aerial bombardment that targeted Iranian military and governmental sites. The president also said “heavy and pinpoint bombing” was to continue “uninterrupted” through the week or longer. Trump in his post called Khamenei “one of the most evil people in history.” Trump said
Operation Epic Fury, a US military action under Donald Trump, achieved its main goal. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in strikes on Tehran. The operation also targeted Khamenei's daughter and grandchild. The offensive marked a major escalation, aiming to dismantle the Khamenei-led establishment. Explosions were reported across several Iranian cities.

US President Donald Trump said the air strikes on Iranian targets were aimed at ending a decades-long threat from Iran

Footage from social media showed people lighting off fireworks from their balconies and calling out to each other from their apartments.

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu claimed there was evidence to suggest Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei was dead and officials told Reuters his body had been found.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told reporters that there are signs that Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei is “no longer alive” and urged Iranians to “flood the streets and finish the job”. The post Netanyahu says ‘there are signs’ that Iran’s Khamenei is dead appeared first on Vanguard News.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is alive, the country's finance minister confirmed
The New York Times, a prominent American newspaper, published satellite photos it identified as the residence of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei. The photos show black smoke rising and the building severely damaged. The New York Times points out that this building is Khamenei's residence and is also used as a facility to host high-ranking officials.

Israel assesses that Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was likely killed in an Israeli strike on Saturday, Channel 12 reported, citing unnamed Israeli sources, though there has been no official confirmation of the claim, as The Times of Israel reports. Channel 12 said there were “growing indications” to this effect. Minutes earlier, the broadcaster had […]
The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran, killing at least 40 people amid nuclear program negotiations and protests. President Trump warned Iranian forces to surrender or face death, while Supreme Leader Khamenei vowed resistance. The conflict escalates with key players like Benjamin Netanyahu and Reza Pahlavi involved.
Iran supreme leader Khamenei, Pezeshkian targeted in US-Israeli strikes: Israeli public broadcaster Arab News
Reports suggest that Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is distributing his power amidst fears of domestic unrest and a potential US attack, with more authority being consolidated by the former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Ali La.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly developed a contingency plan to ensure the continuity of power should he be assassinated.

Despite ongoing nuclear talks and some agreement on 'guiding principles,' Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei continues to express strong anti-US rhetoric.
Sources familiar with US intelligence estimates suggest Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has suffered a serious injury, with some reports indicating he may have lost a leg.

Ένα από τα βασικά ερωτήματα που παραμένουν ανοιχτά είναι κατά πόσο ο πόλεμος μεταξύ του Ισραήλ και της Χεζμπολάχ θα εκτροχιάσει την εύθραυστη εκεχειρία, την ώρα που οι εξελίξεις στη Μέση Ανατολή…

Iran's Revolutionary Guard has reiterated its warning to US tech firms, explicitly listing 18 companies including Apple, Google, and Meta as targets for 'reciprocal action' starting tomorrow. This follows previous threats against leading American technology companies, which Iran claims are complicit in alleged Israeli-US intelligence-backed strikes.

Sources claim former President Trump approved an operation against Iran after Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu advocated for a joint assassination of Supreme Leader Khamenei, with Reuters reporting Netanyahu assured Trump the attack would be historic and make history.

Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has released an audio message for the Persian New Year.

The IDF said the strike occurred overnight and targeted an aircraft used by Ali Khamenei and other senior Iranian officials and military personnel.

One source told Reuters that a "multitude" of intelligence reports provide "consistent analysis that the regime is not in danger" of collapse and "retains control of the Iranian public."

According to an investigation by the Bloomberg news organisation, Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of late Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei who has been appointed as the new head of the Islamic republic, has amassed wealth estimated at more than $100 billion. Money from oil sales has been channelled into investments in luxury British real estate, hotels in Europe and property in Dubai.
The Israeli army has warned that it will continue to pursue every potential successor of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who is...
Iranian Embassy in China holds memorial service for Iran’s late supreme leader Khamenei as Chinese vice FM offers condolences Global Times

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz revealed that Israel made the decision to kill Iran's supreme religious leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in November, and had planned his elimination.

Anonymous bets hours before attacks on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Khamenei have raised concerns of insider trading.
Iran's supreme leader Khamenei in dates The Daily Star

A three-day funeral ceremony for the deceased Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has begun in Tehran, with Iranians bidding farewell to their late Supreme Leader. The ceremony is expected to last three days.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's deceased Supreme Leader, will be buried in the holy city of Mashhad, according to the Fars news agency.

Sonia Gandhi has criticised the Modi government, saying its silence on the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is an “abdication.”

Radical Islamist Ayatollah Alireza Arafi has been selected to an interim leadership council following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, positioning him as a potential successor.

Donald Trump has been praised by exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

US-Israel-Iran conflict escalates with missile attacks and strikes across the Middle East following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei.

The United States and Israel continue their attacks even after killing Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, while Iran claims to have attacked US forces in retaliation, intensifying the exchange. President Trump mentioned dialogue, stating that the operation was progressing more smoothly than planned, but the United States, Israel, and Iran are all prepared to continue attacks, raising concerns about a further escalation of the conflict.

Iran's Ali Khamenei, who based iron rule on fiery hostility to US and Israel, dies at 86 Reuters

Protests erupt in Jammu and Kashmir over killing of Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
On March 1st, at 00:40 Tehran time, Donald Trump announced that the US and Israeli armies had killed Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. How did he die? What are the reactions on the ground? Details by Ava Luquet and FRANCE 24's correspondent in Tehran, Siavosh Ghazi.

Photos showing Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei AP News

Iran's President vows revenge for Supreme Leader Khamenei's killing in US-Israeli strikes, calling it a 'declaration of war.' The assassination creates a leadership vacuum and sparks regional unrest, with Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatening severe retaliation. Amidst a near-total internet blackout, Tehran views this as a pivotal moment in the Middle East conflict.

Iranians across the country mourn martyrdom of Ayatollah Khamenei Tehran Times
Iran's supreme leader Khamenei confirmed dead : Trump Jordan Times

Iranian state TV has confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The announcement follows US President Trump’s claims of an airstrike. Read More: https://punchng.com/irans-state-tv-confirms-supreme-leader-khameneis-death/

Following US and Israeli strikes on Tehran, Iran state media confirmed the death of Ali Khamenei. DW has more.

US President Donald Trump claims Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is dead following air strikes, though Tehran has not confirmed the report. Read More: https://punchng.com/irans-supreme-leader-khamenei-dead-says-trump/

United Nations chief António Guterres said the U.S. and Israeli airstrikes violated international law, including the UN Charter

Following Donald Trump's announcement of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death in a US-Israel strike, Iran's Supreme Leader's social media posted a cryptic message invoking Haidar. Iran has not confirmed the death but vowed retaliation, launching missiles and drones at Israel and US bases. Khamenei, ruling since 1989, leaves no confirmed successor, raising concerns about political stability.

Several people on social media expressed fears about possible sleeper cell attacks amid reports that Iran's Khamenei was dead after Israel and US attacks.

The Israeli military announced on February 28 that it had killed seven people, including Commander Pakpour, the head of Iran's elite military unit, the Revolutionary Guard. The announcement stated that the Israeli military launched the attack after identifying Iranian officials gathered in several locations in Tehran. Among the seven killed is said to be Shamkhani, an adviser to Supreme Leader Khamenei on security matters.


Israel and the United States struck Tehran and western Iran on Saturday, February 28, aiming to curb ballistic missile launches toward Israel as Iran began retaliatory fire.
Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi appeared on NBC television from the capital Tehran on the 28th and said, "As far as I know, Supreme Leader Khamenei is alive." Foreign Minister Araghchi also stated, "One or two commanders may have died, but the executives are alive." NBC television stated that it "has not been able to independently verify" Foreign Minister Araghchi's claims.
Iran's supreme leader Khamenei to give speech within minutes after U.S., Israeli strikes on Iran, Al-Alam TV says Reuters
Several key structures within the compound, long used as Khamenei's primary official residence and a central hub for leadership functions, appear obliterated or severely compromised. Iran struck American military bases across the Middle East in retaliatory strikes against Israel and the United States, hours after the two arch-rivals rocked Tehran Saturday morning.

The main target of the first wave of US and Israeli attacks was Iranian officials. A source familiar with the situation told Reuters.
AI modeling predicts that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) would support a military general to succeed Supreme Leader Khamenei, with speculation over succession intensifying during periods of regional tension.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is reportedly preparing for the possibility of his own assassination and a succession plan, amidst rising tensions with the United States and Israel.
Trump presented with plans including killing Iran's supreme leader Khamenei and his son, report says thenationalnews.com

Weeks after the assassination of Supreme Leader Khamenei in a US-Israeli strike on February 28, Iranians have held nationwide rallies to pay tribute. Supporters gathered with flags and portraits across the country.

Hundreds of thousands of citizens across Iran participated in nationwide memorial ceremonies to pay tribute to the late former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Khamenei reportedly died on February 28, the first day of the Israel-Hamas war.
Iran's ambassador to Niger has called for unity among Muslim countries following reports of Supreme Leader Khamenei's death.

New reports detail a phone call where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convinced President Donald Trump to approve an Iran operation, including the joint killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei and other top figures. Following these deaths, questions are now being raised about who is running Iran.


Reports and speculation are circulating regarding the health of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, with Iranian officials assuring stability while Western sources suggest serious injuries.
An Iranian agency has refuted earlier reports of the death of the wife of the late Ayatollah Khamenei, stating that the widow survived the attack.
A senior IDF official reportedly told the 'Post' that the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei and top military officials was an 'incredible operation' involving F-16s, F-35s, F-15s, and Israeli intelligence.

Life in the Kashmir Valley returned to normalcy after week-long security restrictions and communication curbs were lifted following protests over the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei.
Articles discuss Iran's current defense doctrine as a result of foreign interventions and speculate on who might succeed Supreme Leader Khamenei, including his son or the exiled son of the deposed Shah.

Reports indicate that Israel and the USA have attacked Iran, with the country's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reported to have died.

The White House is monitoring reports regarding the son of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei potentially being eyed as a successor, with intelligence agencies looking into the matter.
Iran has postponed three days of events to bid farewell to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli airstrike.

Israel defence minister Israel Katz threatened on Wednesday to assassinate any Iranian leader picked to succeed slain Supreme Leader Khamenei.

Farah Pahlavi, the widow of the last Shah of Iran, stated that the passing of Supreme Leader Khamenei would not automatically lead to the collapse of the Iranian system.

While Tehran was bombarded with American and Israeli bombs on Saturday morning, its chief diplomat called Moscow. On the other side of the line, before...

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.

With Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei killed in an attack by the United States and Israel, and Iran vowing further retaliatory attacks, the government continues to ensure the complete safety of Japanese nationals staying in Iran and neighboring countries. It will also assess the impact on the Japanese economy, including energy supply.

Exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi declared the Islamic Republic nearing its end following supreme leader Khamenei's reported death in US-Israeli strikes.
Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei killed Taipei Times

Despite mounting speculation about regime change, analysts warn that without boots on the ground, any meaningful shift in Iran is more likely to stem from internal power dynamics than from external pressure.

CIA intel on a high-level meeting guided a joint US-Israeli strike that killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, a new report says. Read More: https://punchng.com/cia-intel-helped-us-israel-kill-irans-supreme-leader-report/
Both music and mourning across the globe over death of Iran’s Khamenei The Straits Times

The United States will strike Iran "with a force never seen before," US President Donald Trump threatened on Sunday, if this Middle Eastern country retaliates against...
Following Supreme Leader Khamenei's killing, Iran's top security official Ali Larijani vowed retaliation against the US and announced plans for a transitional leadership council.
Who was Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Iranian Supreme Leader killed in missile attacks? The Globe and Mail

Iran’s state television announced a 40-day mourning period and seven public holidays following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-declares-40%e2%80%91day-mourning-seven-public-holidays-after-supreme-leader-khameneis-death/

Iran’s leaders need to ensure regime survival and that was always about more than one man, says James M Dorsey from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's longest-serving autocrat known for brutal crackdowns on dissent and backing terror groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, has died in Tehran.
Iran's supreme leader Khamenei confirmed dead, says Trump Buenos Aires Times

Trump says Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei is dead Nikkei Asia

US President Donald Trump confirmed Israeli claims that Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed on Saturday, according to The Guardian.
Israeli claims Supreme Leader Khamenei killed, Iran denies Dhaka Tribune

The Israeli prime minister was addressing reporters hours after the US and Israel carried out strikes on Iran.


Iran's foreign minister said the country's supreme leader was alive, along with all high-ranking officials, after Israel and the United States launched strikes across the country on Saturday. The post Iranian supreme leader Khamenei is alive – Foreign minister appeared first on Vanguard News.

Israeli strikes on Iran: the IRGC commander, defence minister and intelligence chief are reported to have been killed.


Trump, who has previously said Khamenei should be 'very worried', is urging Iranians to overthrow their government.
Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei is reportedly preparing for his succession, with veteran politician Ali Larijani positioned to represent the religious leader's interests in case of war or Khamenei's death.

Facing protests and US threats, Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei has reportedly transferred control of the state to Ali Larijani, effectively marginalizing President Pezeshkian.

Following a setback on tariffs, President Trump is reportedly considering military action against Iran, with Supreme Leader Khamenei identified as a potential target, though the GOP is hesitant ahead of midterm elections.