The hidden hand of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - analysis
The killing of Khamenei closes the chapter on one of the most consequential and destructive figures in modern Middle Eastern history.
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World reacts to Khamenei's death in Tehran as Israel, US, and Iran continue to trade strikes
Why Iran's attack on Gulf states mimics Iraq's assault on Saudi Arabia - analysis
When the details of Supreme Leader Khamenei’s assassination come out, jaws will drop - analysis
Airlines keep canceling flights across Middle East as region's airspace remains closed
Airspace over Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Israel, Bahrain, the UAE and Qatar remained virtually empty.
How does Iran's theocratic system of power work? - explainer
The complexities of Iran's ruling system, the ideological nature of its support base, and the power of its Revolutionary Guards make it hard to predict what might come next.
Saudi Arabia, Israel pushed Trump to strike Iran for weeks before Operation Epic Fury - report
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly pushed for strikes against Iran, while Saudi Arabia’s role appeared more complex.
After Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, who is running Iran's regime at this moment? - analysis
One likely candidate to run the Islamic regime after the Ayatollah's death is Ahmad Vahidi, who was the IRGC deputy chief on the eve of the war.
Trump threatens Iran with 'force that has never been seen before' if strikes continue
Qalibaf said Iranian authorities had prepared scenarios “including” contingencies for the period after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and pledged that Iran would “continue Khamenei’s path."
Iran increases ballistic missile attacks after admitting Khamenei death
Although it turns out Khamenei was killed likely in the war's opening moments by around 30 bombs around 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning, the more intense response only came later.
Eight dead, dozens injured in latest barrage from Iran as new acting supreme leader confirmed
At least eight people killed in Israel following Iran missile barrage • Pahlavi publishes outline for democratic Iran • Khamenei's advisor, IRGC commander, both confirmed killed in strikes
Pahlavi: Iran is 'not Iraq,' nation will hold free elections, establish ties with Israel
Pahlavi expressed immense gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his role in the operation and for his words of encouragement to Iran's citizens.
Who was Ali Khamenei, Iran’s brutal dictator killed in Tehran bunker strike?
At first dismissed as weak and indecisive, Khamenei seemed an unlikely choice for supreme leader after the death of the charismatic Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.
Iranian VP takes over during wartime, raising questions about Pezeshkian's status - report
The Iranian reports did not explicitly mention President Masoud Pezeshkian's ability to carry out his political duties.
