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Tensions mount even as US rushes warships and fighter jets; Western governments urge their citizens to leave Lebanon

According to reports, the original plan was to kill Haniyeh during his visit for funeral of the then-Iranian President Ebrahim Rasi in May this year

Orders additional ballistic missile defence-capable cruisers, destroyers to European and Middle East regions amid escalating violence

Discusses efforts to support Israel's defence against threats, including against ballistic missiles and drones, to include new defensive US military deployments

Israel's primary goal is to ensure that Gaza no longer poses a threat to it, says Israeli government spokesman David Mencer

Khamenei gave the order at an emergency meeting of Iran's Supreme National Security Council shortly after Iran announced that the Hamas leader was killed

1,300-tonne vessel equipped with surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles, anti-aircraft batteries, sophisticated radar and radar-evading capabilities

Emphasises readiness to serve people of Iran, pledges to attentively listen to their concerns

Promises to reach out to the West and ease enforcement on the country's mandatory headscarf law after years of sanctions

The semi-official Tasnim news agency quoted a report by the General Staff of Iran's Armed Forces stating that a senior investigation committee, comprising experts and technicians, arrived at the crash site on Monday morning following the incident.

Though govt has increased export duties on onions and rice to check domestic supply, no such curbs have been placed on turmeric which has seen a surge in prices due to low yield

According to Article 131 of Iran's Constitution, the first Vice-President will take the helm of the executive branch if the President is unable to perform duties.

Expected to serve as caretaker President for some 50 days before mandatory presidential elections

Raisi swiftly ascended the career ladder, becoming Iran's head of judiciary in 2019 and later assuming the presidency in June 2021, succeeding Hassan Rouhani.

Rescuers found the wreckage of a helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and other officials in northwest Iran, with no signs of life detected. The crash follows Iran's recent drone-and-missile attack on Israel and ongoing mass protests.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aggressive posturing is worrisome not just for the region but also for the world at large

Xinhua news agency reported that Israel implemented restrictions, such as banning educational activities and large outdoor gatherings, on Saturday night as part of defensive measures in anticipation of Iran's missile and drone attack.

The escalating hostilities have the potential of dragging more players into the conflict with disastrous consequences for the global economy and supply chains.

Guterres added that he is "deeply alarmed" about the "very real danger" of a devastating region-wide escalation,

The military announced on Wednesday plans to bolster manpower by drafting reserve soldiers into the IDF Aerial Defense Array, citing a situational assessment.