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  Iran announces Ali Khamenei's burial date: Why the slain Supreme Leader's funeral was delayed

  World | June 14, 2026 6:56 IST

  Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed on February 28, the day 1 of the US-Israel-Iran war. His funeral was earlier scheduled to be held in early Muharram, but the Islamic Republic had postponed it.

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  Who is ruling Iran? IRGC claims leadership control amid rift with President Pezeshkian

  World | April 01, 2026 17:37 IST

  With no clear leadership at the top, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the force which operates separately from the regular army, seems to have stepped in and taken control of important decisions.

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  Netanyahu says Israel-US efforts 'systematically crushing' Tehran while eliminating threats

  World | April 01, 2026 7:31 IST

  Netanyahu noted that Israel is simultaneously forging "new alliances with important countries in the region" to counter the collective threat posed by Iran.

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  How Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new Supreme Leader, survived US strikes that killed his father

  India | March 17, 2026 12:53 IST

  The report suggested that Israeli ballistic missiles struck the compound soon after Mojtaba left the building, killing Ali Khamenei along with dozens of senior officials and relatives.

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  'Iran has not closed Strait of Hormuz, some ships passing': Supreme Leader's India representative

  India | March 13, 2026 20:04 IST

  Iran Supreme Leader's Representative in India said Tehran has not closed the Strait. It remains open; however, due to current conditions and circumstances, ships are unable to pass through the Hormuz.

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  Is Khamenei's wife alive? Iranian media debunks Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh’s death reports

  World | March 12, 2026 23:42 IST

  In his first message, the new Supreme Leader also did not mention his mother as being killed.

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  Turkey deploys F-16 jets after defence systems intercept Iranian missile; warns Tehran

  World | March 09, 2026 23:18 IST

  Regional tensions linked to the Iran–Israel conflict have prompted several nearby countries to raise their defence alert levels. In response to these concerns, Turkey has also shifted additional military equipment and personnel to northern Cyprus as a precaution.

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  Middle East unrest: US missile attack behind killing of 165 people in Iranian school, suggests probe

  World | March 09, 2026 16:19 IST

  Researchers from Bellingcat geolocated the footage to a site close to the school in the southern Iranian city of Minab, in Hormozgan Province. According to analyst Trevor Ball, the weapon seen in the video appears to be a Tomahawk cruise missile, a type of missile used by the United States.

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  US-Israel-Iran War: Trump considering measures to keep soaring oil prices under control

  World | March 09, 2026 23:45 IST

  Addressing the Rajya Sabha on Monday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed serious concern over the rapidly deteriorating situation in West Asia. He said the escalating violence, heavy casualties and damage to infrastructure have disrupted normal life in several areas.

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  Mojtaba Khamenei, son of late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, named Iran's Supreme Leader

  World | March 10, 2026 12:26 IST

  Mojtaba Khamenei: The 56-year-old Khamenei now stands at the heart of Iran's theocracy and will have final say over all matters of state. He will serve as commander-in-chief of the military and powerful paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.

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  Khamenei family update: Photos surface showing all four sons safe after Iran Supreme Leader's death

  World | March 07, 2026 11:47 IST

  All four sons of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are reportedly safe after US-Israel airstrikes that killed him. Photos of the family members have surfaced as questions grow about the future of Khamenei's family amid escalating regional tensions.

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  'Zionist regime made a big mistake': Post on Khamenei's X handle warns Israel of dire consequences

  World | March 06, 2026 21:27 IST

  The warning from Iran came shortly after US President Donald Trump categorically conveyed that there will be no talks with Iran to ease tensions and that 'unconditional surrender' was the only option left with Tehran.

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  Congress delegation meets Iran's representative in Delhi, expresses condolences on Khamenei's death

  India | March 06, 2026 16:49 IST

  India’s Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri, on Thursday signed a book of condolence at the Iranian embassy on behalf of the Indian government, following the death of Iran’s former Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei.

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  How Israel used 'Blue Sparrow' missile to eliminate Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei | Explained

  Explainers | March 06, 2026 12:56 IST

  Israel reportedly assassinated Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in a precision strike using the advanced 'Blue Sparrow' missile. The attack followed years of intelligence surveillance that tracked the Iranian leader's movements and security patterns.

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  Khamenei’s son ‘unacceptable’: Trump wants to be involved in picking Iran’s next leader

  World | March 06, 2026 0:48 IST

  US President Donald Trump has said that Mojtaba Khamenei as the next supreme leader of Iran is totally “unacceptable”, adding that he should be involved in picking the next leader of the Islamic Republic. He said the US wants to bring peace and harmony to Iran.

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  Top cleric says Iran close to choosing its next Supreme Leader days after Khamenei's killing

  World | March 05, 2026 1:16 IST

  Iranian state media reported that a planned mourning ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been postponed. The event, which was expected to take place in Mashhad, will now be held at a later date amid ardent strikes by US and Israel.

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  US-Israel strike hits building linked to Iran's Supreme Leader selection panel

  World | March 03, 2026 21:02 IST

  Israeli and US forces struck a building in Tehran used by the Assembly of Experts, the body responsible for choosing Iran’s next supreme leader, AFP reported. The attack comes as the joint military campaign against Iran continues.

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  Israel hacked Tehran's traffic cameras, mobile networks for years to track Khamenei: Reports

  World | March 03, 2026 9:07 IST

  According the Financial Times which cited multiple sources, Israel spent years hacking Tehran's traffic cameras and gaining access to mobile phone networks to monitor the movements of Khamenei and his security detail.

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  Hezbollah intelligence headquarters chief Hassan Maqlad killed in Israeli strikes

  World | March 03, 2026 1:53 IST

  The Israeli Air Force said it launched an operation against terrorists in Lebanon after rockets were fired towards Israel.

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  Khamenei's wife Mansoureh Khojasteh dies days after being injured in US-Israel strikes

  World | March 03, 2026 1:53 IST

  79-year-old Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh was the wife of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. She was present with Khamenei at the compound in Tehran when the attack by the US and Israel happened.