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.
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Saudi Arabia, Israel pushed Trump to strike Iran for weeks before Operation Epic Fury - report
After Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, who is running Iran's regime at this moment? - analysis
Trump threatens Iran with 'force that has never been seen before' if strikes continue
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.
Sirens sound across Israel, Iran confirms death of chief of staff
One woman killed in central 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.
UN chief deeply regrets Iran peace talks fell through, cannot confirm Khamenei's death
Later, Iran's Ambassador to the UN Amir-Saeid Iravani said that the country was "exercising its inherent and lawful right of self-defense," in response to "aggression and large-scale war."
Holocaust denier Khamenei is dead after decades of 'death to America' - comment
For decades, Western leaders dismissed Ali Khamenei’s language as rhetoric. His record shows ideology, not ambiguity, guided Iran’s strategy toward Israel, the US, and its own people.
Netanyahu, Trump kept talks secret for weeks ahead of Operation Roaring Lion
As part of the preparations for the attack, which, as noted, had been scheduled long beforehand, US President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu held several conversations in recent weeks.
Iranians celebrate reported assassination of Supreme Leader Khamenei
Footage from social media showed people lighting off fireworks from their balconies and calling out to each other from their apartments.
Ahead of strikes, Trump was told Iran attack is high risk, high reward
A US official, who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity, said briefers described the operation to the president as a once-in-a-generation opportunity for change in the region.
