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Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi described the reported killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as a turning point, thanked US President Donald Trump for ordering strikes, and outlined a transition roadmap aimed at establishing a democratic Iran.

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A key risk arising from the current political vacuum in Iran is that the militant Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps may take over

President Donald Trump ordered targeted US strikes on Iran, announcing the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The move marks a sharp escalation after months of failed diplomacy, raising concerns about regional stability and potential long-term geopolitical consequences.

A powerful explosion shook Tehran on Sunday, sending smoke billowing across the city. The Israeli military claimed responsibility, stating it was targeting the "heart" of the Iranian capital.

Six people were killed and several injured in Karachi during clashes outside the US Consulate following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Police used tear gas and warning shots to disperse protesters amid stone-throwing and unrest

Protests near the US Consulate in Karachi turned violent after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israel airstrikes. Demonstrators clashed with police, causing property damage, injuries, and traffic disruptions, prompting law enforcement to use tear gas and baton charges

The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei triggers a complex succession process led by the Assembly of Experts, with potential interim leadership and speculation over contenders, including his son, amid heightened regional tensions and political uncertainty

US President Donald Trump ordered sweeping strikes on Iran after failed nuclear diplomacy and intelligence assessments, despite doubts about an imminent threat. Backed by regional allies including Mohammed bin Salman, Washington pursued military escalation to curb Tehran’s enrichment ambitions

At an emergency UN Security Council meeting, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned US-Israel strikes on Iran risk wider war, as Washington and Tehran traded accusations. President Donald Trump confirmed Ayatollah Khamenei’s death, escalating regional tensions

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died at 86 after a reported joint US-Israel strike, ending decades of hard-line clerical rule marked by nuclear standoffs, regional proxy conflicts, and violent crackdowns on dissent, leaving Iran’s political future uncertain

The Israeli Prime Minister said there are “growing signs” that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei may have been killed in the US-Israeli military operation. Netanyahu stated that strikes had targeted Khamenei’s compound. The Iranian leader has not appeared in public since the offensive began

India urged maximum restraint and respect for sovereignty after US-Israel strikes on Iran escalated regional tensions. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with Iranian and Israeli counterparts, while advisories were issued for Indian nationals

The United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes across Iran, targeting leadership and military sites. President Donald Trump urged Iranians to rise against the regime. Iran retaliated with missiles and drones at Israel and US bases, escalating tensions and raising fears of wider regional war

Indian travellers faced major disruption as airspace closures following the Israel-Iran conflict led to widespread flight cancellations. IndiGo, Air India, Emirates and Qatar Airways suspended services, forcing longer routes and affecting travel to the Gulf, Europe and North America

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Bahrain reported a missile attack on the US Navy's 5th Fleet headquarters, though details remain scarce. The incident coincides with US and Israeli strikes on Iran, including one near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The Israel Defense Forces reported the launch of ballistic missiles from Iran toward Israeli territory, urging citizens to take shelter. The incident follows coordinated US-Israeli strikes on Iran earlier in the day, raising fears of a wider regional war.

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has advised its citizens to exercise “utmost caution” and remain indoors due to escalating regional tensions following Israel’s pre-emptive strike against Iran.

Israel launched “preventive” strikes on Tehran, including areas near Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s offices, under Operation Shield of Judah. Air raid sirens sounded across Israel as U.S.-backed attacks escalate tensions amid fears of Iranian retaliation

Israel launched a daylight attack on Tehran, targeting areas near Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s offices, with the United States involved. Iran closed its airspace amid rising regional tensions and potential retaliation

Air India passengers in Tel Aviv were evacuated to shelters, and the airline has suspended flights to New Delhi for a week after Israel launched a pre-emptive strike on Iran.

Cuba’s Interior Ministry said troops killed four armed suspects after a Florida-flagged speedboat opened fire near Cayo Falcones. Authorities seized weapons and ammunition, alleging a US-linked terrorist plot, while Washington denied involvement and said it was reviewing information

The United States Department of Defense will deploy OpenAI models on classified networks, CEO Sam Altman said, stressing safeguards on surveillance and autonomous weapons amid reported differences with Anthropic