Iran lashes out with missiles, prepares for Khamenei funeral on Day 2 of war with U.S., Israel

Middle East War: Death Toll Mounts as Iran Vows Retaliation A deadly escalation of conflict is gripping the Middle East following a joint U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran that resulted in the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The attacks have triggered a barrage of retaliatory missile and drone strikes from Iran, targeting Israel, U.S. … Read more

Israel says it has struck Tehran again, following death of Khamenei

Middle East on Edge: Markets Reel as Iran Confronts Leadership Void and Regional Conflict The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint U.S.-Israeli strike has sent shockwaves through the Middle East and global markets. As Iran declares 40 days of mourning and launches retaliatory attacks targeting Israel and Gulf states hosting … Read more

Iran live updates: Massive explosion strikes Tehran

A massive explosion struck Iran’s capital Sunday as the Israeli military said it was striking targets in central Tehran. This follows a joint U.S.-Israel attack on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, raising concerns about the future of the Islamic Republic and regional stability. Iranian state television and the state-run IRNA news agency … Read more

Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who based iron rule on fiery hostility to US and Israel, dies at 86

The Aftershocks of Khamenei’s Death: A Shifting Middle East The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, confirmed by Iranian state media on Sunday, February 28, 2026, marks a pivotal moment not just for Iran, but for the entire Middle East. Killed in a joint US-Israeli airstrike, the 86-year-ancient leader’s 36-year rule was defined by staunch opposition … Read more

Iran Attacks: Causes of US & Israel Strikes – Nuclear Program, Protests & Proxies

The Evolving Landscape of Conflict: Iran, the US, and Israel Recent joint military operations by the United States and Israel against Iran mark a significant escalation in a long-simmering conflict. These actions, as of March 1, 2026, stem from a complex interplay of factors: a brutal crackdown on internal protests, stalled nuclear negotiations, and concerns … Read more

Trump says Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei is dead following strikes – The Irish Times

The Fall of Khamenei: A Seismic Shift in the Middle East The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, confirmed by Iranian state media following joint US-Israeli strikes, marks a pivotal moment in Middle Eastern history. Even as the immediate aftermath is characterized by retaliatory strikes and heightened tensions, the long-term implications extend far beyond the current … Read more

‘More than 100 children’ dead in US and Israel strike on Iranian school, Iran says

Escalation in the Middle East: A Region on Edge After Supreme Leader’s Death The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, confirmed by Iranian state media following a joint US-Israeli military operation, marks a dramatic escalation in the long-standing conflict between Iran and its adversaries. This event, coupled with reports of significant civilian casualties … Read more

Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei killed in Israeli and US strikes

Escalating Tensions in the Middle East: A New Era of Regional Conflict? Recent events, including reported missile strikes in multiple countries and heightened rhetoric from both Iran and Israel, signal a potentially dangerous escalation of conflict in the Middle East. The reported damage in the UAE, specifically in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, alongside similar incidents … Read more

Tehran retaliates across Middle East after US and Israeli strikes reportedly kill Iran’s supreme leader

Escalation in the Middle East: Khamenei Reportedly Killed, Region on Edge The Middle East is bracing for a potentially prolonged conflict following a joint military operation by the United States and Israel against Iran. Reports emerged Saturday, February 28, 2026, claiming that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in the strikes. Although Iranian … Read more

Why are the US and Israel attacking Iran? What we know so far | Israel-Iran conflict News

The United States and Israel have struck multiple locations across Iran, including the capital, Tehran, in what US President Donald Trump described as “major combat operations.” The attacks follow negotiations between the US and Iran regarding Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missiles programs, and arrive eight months after a 12-day war between the US and Israel … Read more