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The New York Police Department ups patrols at ‘sensitive locations’ amid Iran strikes
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Larijani wrote in English to make himself clear
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Buckle up: Iran’s National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani said Sunday Iran’s missile strikes on the United States and Israel yesterday “did hurt”. He warned: “Today, we will hit them with a force that they have never experienced before.”
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's “is a declaration of war against Muslims and in particular Shia across the world,” adding Tehran sees “avenging his blood as its duty and legitimate right.”
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An Iranian drone has unexpectedly attacked the port of Duqm in Oman on Sunday. Oman mediated between Iran and the US
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Al Jazeera reports Iran’s security chief says Iran will hit the US and Israel 'with a force they have never experienced before'
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The UK Defence Secretary says two missiles have been launched toward Cyprus, where thousands of British soldiers are stationed.
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Fresh blasts have been heard by AFP reporters across the Gulf cities of Dubai, Doha and Manama on Sunday morning after a day of Iranian strikes in retaliation for US and Israeli attacks.
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8 killed in pro-Iran protest at the US consulate in Pakistan's Karachi
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8 killed in pro-Iran protest at US consulate in Pakistan's Karachi ｜ AFP
Karachi (AFP) - At least eight people were killed during pro-Iran protests at the United States consulate in the Pakistan megacity of Karachi on Sunday, a rescue service spokesman told AFP. "We have m...
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The escalating conflict in the Middle East is fueling fears that Washington's pursuit of regime change in Iran, and Tehran's retaliation, could destabilize regions from the Gulf to Europe, leaving global leaders scrambling to assess the fallout.
www.cnbc.com/2026/03/01/u...
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Iran may 'lash out harder' as Khamenei's death puts Tehran on a war footing, leaving the world bracing for what's next
Iran's strategic allies Russia and China have made strong diplomatic protests, but analysts say neither is in a position to offer meaningful support.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/01/us-israel-attacks-strikes-iran-retaliate-china-russia-allies.html
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US military forces normally stationed in the Middle East.
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Also now: the IDF issues an “urgent warning” to Iranians located in an industrial zone in the Isfahan area, ahead of an Israeli airstrike.
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Now: Explosions heard east of the Saudi capital Riyadh, AFP reports.
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Meanwhile, a massive explosion struck Iran’s capital Sunday as the Israeli military said it was striking targets in central Tehran
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Live updates: Massive explosion strikes Iran’s capital as Israeli military says it is targeting ‘heart’ of city
The U.S. and Israel killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in strikes on Saturday. President Donald Trump called on Iranians to “take back” their country.
https://apnews.com/live/us-israel-strikes-iran-khamenei-03-01-2026
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Just now , a new wave of explosions heard in Dubai as Iran continues attacks on the Gulf
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Fresh wave of explosions heard in Dubai as Iran continues attacks on the Gulf
Smoke rises from Jebel Ali port after Dubai International Airport hit
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/dubai-airport-attack-iran-us-gulf-bahrain-b2929651.html
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Iran faces new strikes after leader Khamenei’s death
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Iran faces new strikes after leader Khamenei's death
Israel launches more strikes on Iran following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sparking Middle East instability. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/more-strikes-aimed-at-iran-after-us-israeli-assault-kills-supreme-leader
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SNL skewers Trump’s missile attack on Iran: ‘Distracting from Epstein Files’
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SNL skewers Trump’s missile attack on Iran: ‘Distracting from Epstein Files’
‘As we all know, Iran has been two weeks away from developing a nuclear weapon for like the last 15 years or something,’ James Auatin Johnson’s Trump said
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/snl-trump-iran-strikes-epstein-b2929632.html
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Trump Rolls the Iron Dice
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Trump Rolls the Iron Dice
The uncertainties of Trump’s attack on Iran are enough to justify some queasy doubts.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/02/trump-rolls-iron-dice-iran/686199
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World Leaders Urge Swift End to Iran Crisis After Khamenei Death
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World Leaders Urge Swift End to Iran Crisis After Khamenei Death
Global leaders called for a quick resolution to the crisis in the Middle East as US allies backed the decision to target Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-01/world-leaders-urge-swift-end-to-iran-crisis-after-khamenei-death
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Two months, two tracks: How Trump chose war with Iran
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Two months, two tracks: How Trump chose war with Iran
In the end, Trump's ambiguity was itself a strategic asset.
https://www.axios.com/2026/03/01/trump-iran-war-attack-behind-scenes
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How succession works in Iran and who will be the country’s next supreme leader?
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How succession works in Iran and who will be the country's next supreme leader?
In Iran the supreme leader is the heart of a complex power-sharing theocracy and has final say over all matters of state.
https://apnews.com/article/iran-supreme-leader-khamenei-succession-c1d1505581d36ffc84d3ededcb10a7d5
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Diagramming the Blows to Iran’s Leadership
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Diagramming the Blows to Iran’s Leadership
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/world/middleeast/iran-leadership-khamenei-shamkhani-pakpour-nasirzadeh.html
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Iranians Take to Streets to Celebrate Khamenei’s Death
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Iranians Take to the Streets to Celebrate Khamenei’s Death
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/world/middleeast/iran-khameni-celebrations.html
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Trump Stays Out of Public View After U.S. Launches Military Assault on Iran
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Trump Stays Out of Public View After U.S. Launches Military Assault on Iran
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/us/politics/trump-iran-public-comments.html
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The C.I.A. Helped Pinpoint a Gathering of Iranian Leaders. Then Israel Struck
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The C.I.A. Helped Pinpoint a Gathering of Iranian Leaders. Then Israel Struck.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/01/us/politics/cia-israel-ayatollah-compound.html
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Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, Iranian state media reports.
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Live updates: Trump say Iran’s supreme leader is dead
The U.S. and Israel struck Iran on Saturday. President Donald Trump said Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, telling Iranians to take back their country.
https://apnews.com/live/live-updates-israel-iran-february-28-2026
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Iran’s supreme leader is dead. Here’s what it means.
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Iran’s supreme leader is dead. Here’s what it means.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of Iran, was killed in a US-Israeli bombing campaign on Feb. 28.
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/content-series/fastthinking/irans-supreme-leader-is-dead-heres-what-it-means/
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Law enforcement is on alert tonight after U.S. strikes on Iran. They are working with intelligence agencies to thwart any potential threats at home, at stepping up patrols at sensitive areas like houses of worship and diplomatic sites.
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Law enforcement on alert for retaliation after U.S. strikes in Iran
Law enforcement is on alert tonight after U.S. strikes on Iran. They are working with intelligence agencies to thwart any potential threats at home, at stepping up patrols at sensitive areas like hous...
https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/law-enforcement-on-alert-for-retaliation-after-u-s-strikes-in-iran-258492997648
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Fars news reports Khamenei family killed in strikes
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Fars news reports Khamenei family killed in strikes
https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/fars-reports-khamenei-family-killed-strikes
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Fresh explosions heard in Tehran as Israel says air defense sites struck
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Fresh explosions heard in Tehran as Israel says air defense sites struck
https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/fresh-explosions-heard-tehran-israel-says-air-defense-sites-struck
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After Iran Attacks, Ship Traffic Plummets in Strait of Hormuz
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Shipping Traffic Through Strait of Hormuz Plummets After Attacks on Iran
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/world/middleeast/strait-of-hormuz-ship-traffic.html
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Push from Saudis, Israel helped move Trump to attack Iran
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Push from Saudis, Israel helped move Trump to attack Iran
President Trump launched a wide-ranging attack on Iran after weeks-long lobbying by an unusual pair of U.S. allies in the Middle East: Israel and Saudi Arabia.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/02/28/trump-iran-decision-saudi-arabia-israel/
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Protesters gathered in cities across the United States on Saturday in protest of President Donald Trump's attack on Iran
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Protesters in major U.S. cities denounce attacks on Iran - UPI.com
Protesters gathered in cities across the United States on Saturday in protest of President Donald Trump's attack on Iran.
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/02/28/protests-iran-attack/4921772322024/
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What comes next inside Iran?
NBC News’ Richard Engel, who visited Iran just days ago, reports on what happens next inside Iran - where opponents of the unpopular regime are thrilled that the supreme leader is reportedly dead.
https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/what-comes-next-inside-iran-258490949744
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Bombing Iran Is Easy. What Comes Next Is Not
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Bombing Iran Is Easy. What Comes Next Is Not.
It comes down to a straightforward question: What’s the plan to translate military force into political change?
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/bombing-iran-is-easy-what-comes-next-hard-regime-change-strategy-goals-iraq
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The Case for War With Iran Is Even Thinner Than It Was for Iraq
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Fool Me Twice: The Case for War With Iran Is Even Thinner Than It Was for Iraq
The Trump admin can't seem to settle on a reason for war with Iran. That hasn't stopped them from planning a war without a "why."
https://theintercept.com/2026/02/28/us-attack-iran-iraq-war/
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Israel, US launched strikes as Iranian leader met with inner circle, sources say
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Israel, US launched strikes as Iranian leader met with inner circle, sources say
WASHINGTON/DUBAI, Feb 28 - Israel and the U.S. timed their attack on Iran on Saturday to coincide with a meeting the country’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, was holding with top aides, according to tw...
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/israel-us-launched-strikes-as-iranian-leader-met-with-inner-circle-sources-say
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Explainer-How does Iran’s theocratic system of power work?
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Understanding Iran's theocratic power system
Explore the complexities of Iran's unique theocratic power system, from the role of the Supreme Leader to the influence of the Revolutionary Guards. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straits...
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/explainer-how-does-irans-system-of-power-work
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Iran’s defiant leader
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Iran's defiant leader
The supreme leader of Iran embraced hardline policies against increasing pressure for reform.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3gdnpjvj4ko?at_campaign=rss
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Four Guys Walked Into a DC Bar And Bragged About Iran Strikes Hours Before The Military Operation: TMZ
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Four Guys Walked Into a DC Bar And Bragged About Iran Strikes Hours Before The Military Operation: TMZ
Four men in a Washington, D.C., bar reportedly bragged about the U.S. strikes on Iran hours before the military action took place, according to Mark Geragos.
https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/four-guys-walked-into-a-dc-bar-and-bragged-about-iran-strikes-hours-before-the-military-operation-tmz
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What to know about Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
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What to know about Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
President Donald Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in a major new attack by U.S. and Israeli forces, though there has been no official confirmation from Tehran.
https://apnews.com/article/iran-khamenei-supreme-leader-nuclear-protests-military-487aa76fd32f398f2ca37d316e543760
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Trump’s ‘America First’ campaign battle cry gives way to military strikes abroad
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Trump's 'America First' campaign battle cry gives way to military strikes abroad
President Trump’s decision to strike Iran pulls him toward the kind of overseas conflict he once attacked.
https://apnews.com/article/trump-iran-strike-conflict-us-war-opposition-8fa7a441a4a696a8562de583395ab0bf
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UN Secretary General Condemns US and Israeli Strikes on Iran: ‘Grave Threat to International Peace’
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UN Secretary General Condemns US and Israeli Strikes on Iran: ‘Grave Threat to International Peace’
UN Secretary-General António Guterres "condemned" the United States and Israel for the military strikes that killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
https://www.mediaite.com/politics/un-secretary-general-condemns-us-and-israeli-strikes-on-iran-grave-threat-to-international-peace
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Regime Change in Iran? 4 Opinion Writers on Khamenei Strike
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Opinion | ‘Mess Around and Find Out’: 4 Opinion Writers on the Khamenei Strike
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/opinion/khamenei-supreme-leader-iran-dead.html
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Trump Tells Iranians to ‘Take Over’ Their Government. But How?
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Trump Tells Iranians to ‘Take Over’ Their Government. But How?
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/us/politics/trump-iran-messaging-broadcasting.html
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Trump Decision to Strike Iran Opens Fissures in Midterms
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Trump’s Decision to Strike Iran Opens New Fissures in Midterms
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/us/politics/trump-iran-attack-midterms.html
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Iconic Dubai hotel Burj Al Arab on fire after being hit by shot-down Iranian drone
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Iconic Dubai hotel Burj Al Arab on fire after being hit by shot-down Iranian drone
It comes as U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran triggered retaliatory assaults across the region
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/burj-al-arab-hotel-fire-dubai-iran-drone-b2929612.html
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Ayatollah Khamenei is dead. Who could lead Iran next?
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Ayatollah Khamenei is dead. Here’s who could lead Iran next
US president Donald Trump said the supreme leader was killed in a series of US-Israeli strikes on Saturday
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-israel-war-ali-khamenei-regime-change-successors-b2772493.html
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Oil Shipments in Persian Gulf Already Disrupted by Iran Attack
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Oil Shipments in Persian Gulf Already Disrupted by Iran Attack
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/business/energy-environment/oil-gas-iran-attack.html
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‘The Worst-Case Outcome Is Complete Chaos’
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‘The Worst-Case Outcome Is Complete Chaos’
Donald Trump’s plans to oust the Iranian regime, which led to the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, made some of his advisers nervous, The Atlantic reports. Read about what went into the decision to at...
https://www.theatlantic.com/national-security/2026/02/iran-war-trump-us-strikes/686197
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