Iran increases ballistic missile attacks after admitting Khamenei death
Although it turns out Khamenei was killed likely in the war's opening moments by around 30 bombs around 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning, the more intense response only came later.
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Iranian VP takes over during wartime, raising questions about Pezeshkian's status - report
The Iranian reports did not explicitly mention President Masoud Pezeshkian's ability to carry out his political duties.
UN chief deeply regrets Iran peace talks fell through, cannot confirm Khamenei's death
Later, Iran's Ambassador to the UN Amir-Saeid Iravani said that the country was "exercising its inherent and lawful right of self-defense," in response to "aggression and large-scale war."
Holocaust denier Khamenei is dead after decades of 'death to America' - comment
For decades, Western leaders dismissed Ali Khamenei’s language as rhetoric. His record shows ideology, not ambiguity, guided Iran’s strategy toward Israel, the US, and its own people.
Netanyahu, Trump kept talks secret for weeks ahead of Operation Roaring Lion
As part of the preparations for the attack, which, as noted, had been scheduled long beforehand, US President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu held several conversations in recent weeks.
Iranians celebrate reported assassination of Supreme Leader Khamenei
Footage from social media showed people lighting off fireworks from their balconies and calling out to each other from their apartments.
Ahead of strikes, Trump was told Iran attack is high risk, high reward
A US official, who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity, said briefers described the operation to the president as a once-in-a-generation opportunity for change in the region.
Israel’s strike on Iran echoes past wars but marks a new doctrine - analysis
Israel’s joint strike with the United States against Iran echoes past wars, but reflects a new doctrine shaped by October 7 and the conclusion that deterrence and containment have failed.
‘We can suffer to help the Iranian people’: Reservist has home damaged by Iranian missile fragment
As the missile hit the ground, fragmented pieces of metal were broken off and launched into his home, burning holes into the ceiling and smashing his windows.
Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei killed in strike, state media confirms
Khamenei's daughter, grandchild, daughter-in-law, and son-in-law were also killed in US-Israeli strikes, Iranian state media reported on Sunday.
UAE thwarts Iranian missiles: Residents receive safety alerts, reassured of safety
"Your safety is our top priority. Please stay indoors in safe places, wait for official instructions, and only trust updates from official sources," authorities said.
