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Mourners gather in Mashhad after death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei

Mourners assembled at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad after Iranian state media confirmed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli airstrike.

Iran

Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed, Tehran confirms

Iran's Khamenei was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes on Tehran on Saturday morning, state-run media confirmed, after US President Donald Trump said "one of the most evil people in history" was dead.

Business

What does the US-Israel attack on Iran mean for oil prices?

The US and Israel launched a joint operation at Iran on Saturday morning. Iran retaliated as it had threatened, with explosions reported in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait, risking a wider conflict across the region.

Europe News

Europe reacts to US and Israeli attack on Iran as conflict spills over

A joint statement by the European Commission and the EU Council noted the developments in Iran were "greatly concerning" and reaffirmed what it called the EU's "steadfast commitment to safeguarding regional security and stability."

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USA

Trump announces launch of 'major combat operations' against Iran

US President Donald Trump says “major combat operations” have begun in Iran, announcing on social media from his Florida golf club that the US military is targeting imminent threats from the Iranian regime to defend the American people. Trump framed the action as a defensive mission.

Iran

Trump said he believes reports of Khamenei death are 'correct'

Follow our live coverage of the escalating conflict across the Middle East, which began on Saturday morning with joint US-Israeli air strikes on Iran.

Israel

Trump 'not thrilled' with Iran, contemplates military action

Top US diplomat Marco Rubio is set to embark on a two-day visit to Israel early next week as tensions remain high following the latest nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran. Travel advisories to Israel have been issued by many countries, prompting many to believe a US attack may be imminent.

Iran

Iran’s security agents obstruct care for hurt protesters, doctors say

Iranian doctors say plainclothes security agents are preventing them from administering treatment to injured protesters in critical condition. They say the officers are also harassing hospital staff and have detained dozens of doctors for performing their duties.

Iran

Military helicopter crashes into market in central Iran, killing four

The latest incident comes less than a week after an F-4 fighter jet crashed near Iran's western city of Hamedan, which killed one pilot.

Iran

Larijani takes over Iran's preparations for war, says report

There has been key changes to Iran's management and defence structure in the wake of a possible war with the United States, according to an article by the New York Times.

Iran

Trump weighs limited strike on Iran as draft deal remains in the works

Donald Trump said he was considering a limited strike on Iran as talks advance on a draft nuclear deal, with both sides eyeing swift sanctions relief but trading threats.

Iran

Trump warns of ‘bad things’ if Iran does not reach a deal with US

Trump has warned Tehran it has days to reach a deal on its nuclear programme as the US continues massing forces, Iran drills with Russia, and Europe fears an imminent regional war.

Iran

Iran's FM sees 'window of opportunity' after fresh US nuclear talks

The second round of indirect talks came amid fears of escalation after Iran said it temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz for live fire drills, and as the United States bolstered its military presence in the Middle East.

Iran

Tehran's top diplomat holds Geneva nuclear talks amid Hormuz war games

Iran and the US resume Geneva nuclear talks amid disputes over missiles and proxies, as Iran conducts IRGC war games in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Germany

Hundreds of thousands protest against Iranian government in Munich

Hundreds of thousands gathered in Munich to stage a major demonstration against the brutalities of the Iranian government amid ongoing nationwide protests. The protest comes as world leaders convene in the southern German city for a conference on global security.

World News

Trump says change in power in Iran ‘would be the best thing'

The remarks came shortly after Trump confirmed that he was sending a second aircraft carrier group to the Middle East and after he spoke with troops at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina.

Iran

US orders second aircraft carrier to Middle East as Iran tensions grow

The USS Gerald R Ford, the world’s most advanced carrier, is redeployed to the Middle East as Washington signals it is keeping military options open on Iran.

Israel

Israel charges two with using military secrets to profit from bets

The Attorney General's Office decided to prosecute the two individuals following a joint investigation by police, military intelligence and other security agencies.

USA

Trump 'insisted' to Netanyahu that US nuclear talks with Iran continue

Netanyahu's office said prior to the meeting that he wanted the US-Iran talks to include limits on Tehran's ballistic missile programme and support for militant groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah.

Iran

No protesters released as Tehran offers clemency to 2,100 convicts

Iran's judiciary said the list of 2,108 people pardoned or granted reduced sentences does not include "defendants and convicts from the recent riots".