External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is scheduled to make a statement in the Lok Sabha regarding the evolving situation in West Asia. According to the Lok Sabha's list of business issued on Sunday, Jaishankar will brief members on the developments in the region.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's son, Mojtaba Khamenei, is indicated to be the new Supreme Leader of Iran, Reuters reported on Sunday, citing a senior Iranian cleric who was involved in the vote to choose the new supreme leader, although a formal announcement is awaited.
Jamat-e-Islami Hind Vice President, Malik Mohtasim Khan, on Sunday said that countries around the world must raise their voice agaisnt the bullying of the United States and Israel after the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayotollah Ali Khamenei during the US-Israel strikes on Iran.
Former Union Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar on Sunday criticised the Centre over its response to the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, saying that instead of expressing concern about the situation in West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appeared to side with the United States a
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
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
UAE air defences are currently intercepting Iranian missiles and drones. Amidst the strikes, President Mohamed bin Zayed visited injured civilians, including an Indian national, vowing to protect all residents. The escalation follows retaliatory Iranian attacks on US allies after the death o
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu announced that US-Israeli forces achieved "total dominance" over Iranian airspace during "Operation Rising Lion." He confirmed the elimination of Ayatollah Khamenei and hundreds of missile launchers, framing the offensive as a mission to neutralise Iran's nuclea
Some officers in the Iranian armed forces have abandoned their barracks, leaving behind the soldiers under their command to remain on guard duty, several conscripts told Iranian opposition outlet Iran International, as quoted by the Jerusalem Post.
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday urged the authorities in Jammu and Kashmir police to release protesters from the Shia Community who were detained across the Valley for participating in protests following the reported martyrdom of Ayatollah Ali Khameini.
Iran's Supreme Leader's representative, Abdul Majid Hakim Elahi, stated that Iran is defending its independence against US and "Zionist" aggression. He emphasised that regional stability should rely on internal cooperation rather than foreign guarantees, while affirming that 3,000-year-old c