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Strikes

Global reaction to the killing of Iran's Khamenei

A woman holds a poster with the picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as people gather after Khamenei was killed in Israeli and U.S. strikes on Saturday, in Tehran, Iran, March 1, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
A woman holds a poster with the picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as people gather after Khamenei was killed in Israeli and U.S. strikes on Saturday, in Tehran, Iran, March 1, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

US-sanctioned oil tanker hit off Oman coast

Smoke billows from an oil tanker under U.S. sanctions, that was hit off Oman's Musandam peninsula, in this screen grab from a video obtained by REUTERS on March 1, 2026.
Smoke billows from an oil tanker under U.S. sanctions, that was hit off Oman's Musandam peninsula, in this screen grab from a video obtained by REUTERS on March 1, 2026.

Britain says it is for US to set out legal basis for Iran strikes

Britain's Defence Secretary John Healey, Shadow Foreign Secretary Priti Patel and Green Party leader Zack Polanski appear on the BBC's programme, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg in London, Britain, March 1, 2026. JEFF OVERS/BBC/Handout via REUTERS
Britain's Defence Secretary John Healey, Shadow Foreign Secretary Priti Patel and Green Party leader Zack Polanski appear on the BBC's programme, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg in London, Britain, March 1, 2026. JEFF OVERS/BBC/Handout via REUTERS

More strikes aimed at Iran after Khamenei’s death, Trump issues new warning

People react as they gather at the Enghelab Square, after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in Israeli and U.S. strikes on Saturday, in Tehran, Iran, March 1, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
People react as they gather at the Enghelab Square, after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in Israeli and U.S. strikes on Saturday, in Tehran, Iran, March 1, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Israel, US launched strikes as Iranian leader met with inner circle, sources say

FILE PHOTO: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, February 1, 2026. Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS
FILE PHOTO: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, February 1, 2026. Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS

Israel, US launched strikes as Iranian leader met with inner circle, sources say

FILE PHOTO: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a televised speech in Tehran, Iran, September 23, 2025. Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a televised speech in Tehran, Iran, September 23, 2025. Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed, senior Israeli official says

A satellite image shows black smoke rising and heavy damage at Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's compound, following strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran, in Tehran, Iran, February 28, 2026. Pleiades Neo (c) Airbus DS 2026/Handout via REUTERS
A satellite image shows black smoke rising and heavy damage at Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's compound, following strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran, in Tehran, Iran, February 28, 2026. Pleiades Neo (c) Airbus DS 2026/Handout via REUTERS

Parker proud in defeat after Burnley's fightback ends in 4-3 loss to Brentford

Soccer Football - Premier League - Burnley v Brentford - Turf Moor, Burnley, Britain - February 28, 2026 Brentford's Mikkel Damsgaard celebrates scoring their fourth goal with teammates REUTERS/Chris Radburn
Soccer Football - Premier League - Burnley v Brentford - Turf Moor, Burnley, Britain - February 28, 2026 Brentford's Mikkel Damsgaard celebrates scoring their fourth goal with teammates REUTERS/Chris Radburn

Israeli opposition leader Lapid backs strikes on Iran, calls for regime change

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid uses his phone in a shelter as sirens sound after missiles were launched towards Israel from Iran following strikes by Israel and the U.S. on Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel February 28, 2026. REUTERS/Alexander Cornwell
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid uses his phone in a shelter as sirens sound after missiles were launched towards Israel from Iran following strikes by Israel and the U.S. on Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel February 28, 2026. REUTERS/Alexander Cornwell

Before Iran attacks, CIA said Revolutionary Guards figures would replace Khamenei if killed: Sources

An Iranian woman holding a picture of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, during anti-US and Israeli protests in Tehran on Feb 28.
An Iranian woman holding a picture of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, during anti-US and Israeli protests in Tehran on Feb 28.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.