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Russian President Putin extends greetings, support to Iran's new Supreme L
Updated : 4 days, 23 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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Crowds gather in Tehran's Enqelab Square to pledge allegiance to Iran's ne
Updated : 4 days, 23 hours ago IST
Following the appointment of a new Supreme Leader by Iran's Assembly of Experts, preparations are underway in the capital on Monday as thousands of people gather at Tehran's Enqelab Square to pledge allegiance to Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who was selected to lead the Islamic Republic, stat
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PoGB unrest reflects deeper political grievances, says UK-based activist
Updated : 5 days, 1 hour ago IST
In a blog post analysing the crisis, Choudhry argued that the unrest cannot be explained solely by reactions to international events. He said the intensity of the protests also reflects long-standing political grievances among residents of Gilgit-Baltistan.
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China calls Iran's appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei an internal matter
Updated : 5 days, 1 hour ago IST
Speaking at a regular press briefing in Beijing on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China had taken note of media reports about the leadership change in Iran. He emphasised that the decision regarding Iran's top leadership was made internally and in accordance
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Iran makes hardline choice in Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme leader
Updated : 5 days, 6 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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Singapore PM speaks with Gulf leaders over the safety of Singaporeans in t
Updated : 5 days, 7 hours ago IST
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has held discussions with Gulf leaders regarding the escalating tensions in the Middle East, highlighting Singapore's concern over the evolving regional conflict and the safety of its citizens abroad.
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"At critical juncture": Iran's Foreign Ministry pledges absolute allegianc
Updated : 5 days, 7 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 : 5 days, 8 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 : 5 days, 9 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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'Operation True Promise 4': Iran, regional allies launch massive retaliato
Updated : 5 days, 9 hours ago IST
Iran and regional allies launched "Operation True Promise 4," conducting 27 waves of missile and drone strikes against US and Israeli military targets. The retaliatory offensive, reported by Press TV, struck bases in Kuwait, Iraq, and the occupied territories following the killing of the for
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"New era of honour": President Pezeshkian hails Mojtaba Khamenei's electio
Updated : 5 days, 9 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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Iranians celebrate after Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei announced as new Supreme
Updated : 5 days, 11 hours ago IST
Celebrations erupted across Iran as hundreds of people took to the streets of the country after Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of the late Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was announced as the new Supreme Leader of Iran, Press TV reported on Monday.
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