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  Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports shut amid Iranian strikes; Etihad suspends all flights

  World | March 01, 2026 13:52 IST

  In response to the escalating crisis, Etihad Airways announced that all flights to and from Abu Dhabi are suspended until 2 am local time on March 2.

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  Abdolrahim Mousavi, Iran's Armed Forces Chief of Staff, killed in US-Israel attack

  World | March 01, 2026 12:41 IST

  Mousavi, a battle-hardened veteran, helmed the Army's Northeastern Command, directed key operations, and ran Imam Ali Military University before ascending to Army Commander-in-Chief in 2017 and top Chief of Staff in June 2025.

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  10 killed as Pakistan opens fire on protesters after attack on US Consulate in Karachi

  World | March 01, 2026 13:48 IST

  Protests broke out in Karachi after news of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death in US-Israel strikes, leading to clashes between security forces and demonstrators at the US Consulate.

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  Iranian drone hits Crowne Plaza hotel in Bahrain's Manama

  World | March 01, 2026 11:36 IST

  Smoke and fire were seen rising from the area near the hotel, and Bahraini civil defence teams have been reported responding to the site. Early information suggests this was part of wider regional strikes, which have also impacted residential and other civilian areas.

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  Who will lead Iran next? Five potential successors to Khamenei after his death

  World | March 01, 2026 10:35 IST

  The Assembly of Experts, an 88-member body of Shiite clerics, is responsible for appointing the new Supreme Leader. Members are elected every eight years, with candidates approved by the Guardian Council, Iran’s constitutional watchdog.

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  Iran's revolutionary guard vows 'most intense offensive operation ever' after Khamenei's death

  World | March 01, 2026 10:39 IST

  Israel-Iran war: Ayatollah Khamenei's abrupt death catapults Iran into a rare theocratic succession crisis, where the 88-member Assembly of Experts- popularly elected Shiite clerics screened by the Guardian Council every eight years- must appoint his replacement.

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  Iran confirms Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israel strikes

  World | March 01, 2026 7:57 IST

  Iranian news agencies reported that Khamenei was killed in the joint US‑Israel offensive that targeted key governmental and military sites.

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  War of words at UN: 'Be polite,' says Iran; 'Not going to dignify this,' replies US

  World | March 01, 2026 5:50 IST

  The confrontation unfolded between US Ambassador Mike Waltz and Iran’s Ambassador Amir-Saeid Iravani. Speaking at the meeting, Waltz defended the US operation, known as “Operation Epic Fury,” saying it was authorised by President Donald Trump.

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  Who was Ayatollah Ali Khamenei? Iranian Supreme Leader who ruled Iran for almost 40 years

  World | March 01, 2026 4:47 IST

  Khamenei was born in July 1939 in the city of Mashhad in northeastern Iran. He grew up in a religious family and studied in a theological school. As a young cleric, he strongly opposed Iran’s US.-backed ruler at the time, Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.

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  Cryptic post appears on Khamenei's X account after Trump announces Iran Supreme Leader's death

  World | March 01, 2026 4:17 IST

  The post, written in Persian, was translated using Google Translate. The exact English translation read, “In the name of Nami Haider (peace be upon him).”

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  Iran's Khamenei killed, body found in rubble, hours after Netanyahu's statement

  World | March 01, 2026 3:45 IST

  US-Israel-Iran conflict: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the joint Washington-Tel Aviv strikes.

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  'Operation Roaring Lion': Israel releases first video of strikes on Iran | WATCH

  World | February 28, 2026 18:46 IST

  Israel, along with the US, has launched strikes on Iran, targeting its military infrastructure. Israel has called for a regime change in Iran, asking Iranians to rise up against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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  Flightradar24 hit by heavy traffic as military aircraft tracking surges amid Israel-Iran conflict

  Technology | February 28, 2026 16:18 IST

  The US and Israel launched major strikes across Iran, prompting missile and drone retaliation and widespread Middle East airspace closures. Global flight disruptions followed, with heavy traffic crashing Flightradar24.

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  US bases in Bahrain, Qatar attacked by Iran; explosions heard in UAE, Saudi and Kuwait | Full list

  World | February 28, 2026 17:16 IST

  US-Iran war: Following the US conducting strikes on Iran, Tehran has targeted Washington's military bases in Bahrain and Qatar. Besides, explosions were recently also heard in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

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  Trump appeals directly to Iranian people, says 'take control of your government'

  World | February 28, 2026 14:00 IST

  He also addressed the Iranian armed forces and police, urging them to lay down their weapons and promising complete immunity if they comply, warning of “certain death” for those who resist.

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  India urges citizens in Israel: 'Exercise utmost caution' amid Israeli strike on Tehran

  India | February 28, 2026 13:26 IST

  Israel attacks Iran: At the same moment, air raid sirens pierced Israel, slamming shut its airspace while proactive missile warnings rallied civilians for expected Iranian counterstrikes zeroing in on US bases and troops- Iran had telegraphed those targets as prime payback.

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  US-Israel Attacks Iran: Strikes in Tehran will escalate - Benjamin Netanyahu | As it happened

  World | March 01, 2026 22:33 IST

  US-Israel attacks Iran LIVE: Iran's foreign minister said a new supreme leader will be chosen in one or two days.

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  Iran urges Ramadan dialogue to defuse Pakistan-Afghanistan 'open war'- offers full mediation support

  World | February 27, 2026 13:50 IST

  In line with Iran's call for calm, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud engaged in high-stakes discussions with Pakistan's Ishaq Dar, who is visiting Riyadh officially, zeroing in on de-escalation measures.

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  A toilet war for 4,500 soldiers aboard US aircraft carrier amid soaring tensions with Iran

  World | February 25, 2026 10:46 IST

  Built for USD 13 billion, the nuclear-powered USS Gerald R Ford is considered to be the world's largest aircraft carrier and has around 4,500 sailors. It has been at the sea since June last year.

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  Four killed in air force helicopter crash in Iran's nuclear plant province

  World | February 24, 2026 15:00 IST

  The Iranian Air Force chopper crashed into a fruit and vegetable market in the Dorcheh town of Isfahan province. The crash is the latest in a series of aviation accidents in Iran in recent years.