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Jaishankar holds detailed conversation with Iran's Foreign Minister on lat
Updated : 3 days, 6 hours ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held a "detailed conversation" with Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on the latest developments regarding the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
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Only God and Trump know when war will begin and end: Ex MoS MEA MJ Akbar o
Updated : 3 days, 7 hours ago IST
Reflecting on the West Asia crisis, former Minister of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar said that only God and US President Donald Trump know when the war will end. Speaking to ANI, he said that Trump's war objectives are shifting, with regime change giving way to regime adjustment, an
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New Supreme Leader of Iran chosen on will of Iranian nation, not of US gov
Updated : 4 days, 7 hours ago IST
The new leader of Islamic Republic of Iran has been chosen based on the will of the Iranian nation, not the will of the US government, Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, has said and noted that the selection of Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader of the c
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Russian President Putin extends greetings, support to Iran's new Supreme L
Updated : 4 days, 12 hours ago IST
Putin congratulated the new leader "at time when Iran is confronting armed aggression. I am confident that you will honorably continue the cause of your father and rally the Iranian people. I wish to reaffirm our unwavering support for Tehran," as quoted by RT News.
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Iran makes hardline choice in Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme leader
Updated : 4 days, 19 hours ago IST
Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, who is more hardline than his father, has been announced as the third Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution following a decision by the country's Assembly of Experts after days of deliberation.
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"At critical juncture": Iran's Foreign Ministry pledges absolute allegianc
Updated : 4 days, 21 hours ago IST
Iran's Foreign Ministry and its diplomats have declared allegiance to Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Leader of the Islamic Revolution. Describing the transition as a "critical juncture," the ministry emphasised that the move ensures national unity and sovereignty amid ongoing "mili
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"We shall not falter": Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi pledges absolute s
Updated : 4 days, 22 hours ago IST
Top Iranian officials, including the Foreign Minister and Parliament Speaker, have pledged absolute allegiance to the new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. Following a "decisive vote" by the Assembly of Experts, leaders hailed the transition as a "legal process" ensuring national s
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"We'll see what happens": Trump reacts to Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment a
Updated : 4 days, 22 hours ago IST
US President Donald Trump adopted a "we'll see what happens" stance following Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment as Iran's Supreme Leader. Despite prior warnings that any successor requires US approval to "last long," Tehran finalised the transition, while Israel issued threats of "elimination"
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"New era of honour": President Pezeshkian hails Mojtaba Khamenei's electio
Updated : 4 days, 22 hours ago IST
Following the death of his father, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has been appointed Iran's new Supreme Leader. President Masoud Pezeshkian hailed the transition as a "new era of honour," urging national unity to overcome economic challenges and external aggression from the US and Israel.
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"Won't hesitate to target you": Israel warns it will target "every person"
Updated : 5 days, 15 hours ago IST
Following the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei, the IDF warned it will target any potential successor or those appointing one. Meanwhile, Iran's Assembly of Experts claims a "majority consensus" on a new leader despite "war situation" obstacles and official denials regarding Mojtaba Khamenei's
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"Majority consensus reached over Khamenei's successor": Iran's news agency
Updated : 5 days, 18 hours ago IST
Iran's Assembly of Experts has reached a majority consensus on a successor to the late Ayatollah Khamenei, though wartime "obstacles" remain. While a leadership council currently governs, officials denied reports that Mojtaba Khamenei was selected. A three-day funeral ceremony for the 86-yea
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"If you kill Americans, we will hunt you down": Secretary of War Pete Hegs
Updated : 5 days, 20 hours ago IST
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned that the US will "hunt you down" if Americans are threatened, as President Trump claimed the decimation of Iran's leadership. While military infrastructure is reportedly crippled, US officials suggest a diplomatic deal remains possible if the Irania
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