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Explainer: Who is Mojtaba Khamenei and how did he succeed his father?

Iran's ayatollah is at the heart of the complex power-sharing Islamic Republic and has final say over all matters of state. There has been only one other transfer of power in the office, when Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini died at age 86.

Iran

Ayatollah Khamenei's son Mojtaba elected as the supreme leader of Iran

Iran's Assembly of Experts has elected Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Ali Khamenei, as the third leader of the Islamic Republic. Mojtaba Khamenei, 54, is Ali Khamenei’s second son and was educated at a religious seminary.

Iran

Iran's president apologises for air strikes on Gulf countries

After a week of tit-for-tat strikes there is no foreseeable end to the fighting and the Trump administration approved a new $151 million arms sale to Israel.

World

The son also rises: Mojtaba Khamenei's reported European empire

Investigations have traced a reported €400m European property empire — including luxury hotels in Frankfurt — to associates of Mojtaba Khamenei, the newly elected Ayatollah.

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USA

Explosions rock Tehran as US warns 'biggest bombing' is coming

There is no foreseeable end to the fighting and the Trump administration approved a new $151 million arms sale to Israel after Trump said he would not negotiate with Iran without its "unconditional surrender."

Iran

Gulf attacks continue as Iran says Trump 'killed' de‑escalation chance

Trump vowed Iran would be hit “very hard” as he hailed the US campaign. Tehran warned it is ready for escalation, while Israel claimed near total control of Iranian skies.

Iran

Russia allegedly gave Iran intel to help it strike US military

Russia is one of a small number countries that maintains friendly relations with Tehran, which has faced years of isolation over its nuclear programme and its support of proxy groups across the Middle East.

Culture news

Song writer hits out at 'La Macarena' use in viral US bombing video

One of the writers of 'La Macarena' has attack the unauthorised use of his song in a viral White House social media video showing bombings and fighters being deployed for Operation Epic Fury in Iran.

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Iran: Worshippers in Tehran rally after Friday prayers

As Iran and Israel exchange strikes, Tehran worshippers rally in support of the Islamic Republic, echoing calls for resistance against Israel and the US.

Economy

US offers India 30-day waiver to buy stranded Russian oil

The United States has issued a temporary 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian crude oil currently stranded at sea, as disruptions from the Iran conflict threaten global energy supplies.

Iran

Trump wants 'unconditional surrender' as Israel hits Khamenei's bunker

Israel's military says the week-long strikes have destroyed most of Iran's missile launchers and air defences as US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth warned that Washington's attacks are "about to surge dramatically".

Iran

US sinks key Iranian warships as Israel launches broad wave of strikes

US forces say they have sunk over 30 Iranian ships and hit missile and space command sites by early Friday.

USA

Man accused of plotting to kill Trump says Iran made him do it

A man accused of hiring a hitman to take out US politicians, including President Donald Trump, says he was pressured by Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) to devise the plot.

Business

'Then the euro will slide': Experts warn of prolonged war with Iran

Trump has given the Iran war four weeks. But if the conflict drags on, economists warn the euro could slide — and prominent economist Daniel Stelter goes further, predicting a full recession.

Azerbaijan

Hundreds cross Azerbaijan's Astara border as Iran war intensifies

Azerbaijan’s foreign minister says he held a phone call with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas to discuss evacuation efforts of European nationals trapped in Iran amid US and Israeli attacks.

Iran

Iran fires its biggest barrage on Qatar, targets UAE in latest strikes

The Iran war marked its sixth day with another round of strikes by Israel and Iran. Meanwhile, hundreds of ships have been stranded due to Tehran's threats to strike vessels in the Straight of Hormuz, affecting up to 20% of global oil trade.

USA

US Senate vote fails to curb Trump's war powers on Iran

Explosions were reported in Israel after a US submarine sank an Iranian warship, prompting Tehran to threaten the destruction of military and economic infrastructure across the region.

Europe News

Democratic Iran is 'far from certain', Kallas says, warning of dangers

"The dream scenario would be a democratic Iran that poses no threat to its neighbours, but this outcome is far from certain," Kaja Kallas said.

Europe News

Iran war revives spectre of energy crisis in Europe

The European Union is staring down the prospect of a new energy crisis as the United States and Israel wage war on Iran, rattling gas markets.

World News

'No to war': Sánchez reaffirms Spain's stance on Trump's Iran campaign

The Spanish prime minister has hit back at Donald Trump's announcement that he will block trade with Spain due to Madrid's reluctance to take part in the US offensive against Iran and allow the US use of the Rota and Morón bases.