Britain’s Defence Secretary John Healey on Sunday declined to explicitly endorse US and Israel air strikes on Iran, saying it was for Washington to explain the legal basis for its actions. Read More: New York mayor says strikes on Iran mark ‘catastrophic escalation’ The strikes, which Iran’s state media said killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday, have […]
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Israel and Iran trade strikes as region reels from escalation
Israel launched a fresh wave of air strikes on Tehran on Sunday, prompting renewed missile barrages from Iran, a day after the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei deepened uncertainty across the Middle East and global markets. Read More: Iran’s leader Khamenei assassinated in US-Israel blitz The escalating confrontation, involving coordinated US and Israeli action, […]
Ali Larijani emerges as key figure after Khamenei death
Veteran Iranian politician Ali Larijani has reemerged as a central figure in Tehran’s power structure following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an air strike, positioning himself at the forefront of a proposed temporary leadership council. Read More: Iran’s leader Khamenei assassinated in US-Israel blitz Speaking on state television, Larijani said a provisional body would […]