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"We'll see what happens": Trump reacts to Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment a
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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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Iranians celebrate after Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei announced as new Supreme
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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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"Very small price to pay": Trump says short-term oil spike acceptable amid
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Amid surging global oil prices triggered by escalating conflict in West Asia, United States President Donald Trump said the "short-term" spike is worth the cost if it eliminates Tehran's nuclear threat.
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Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran's new Supreme Leader, reports state media
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Mojtaba Khamenei is the second-oldest son of Ali Khamenei.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's son Mojtaba Khamenei indicated to be Iran's new S
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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.
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Israel strikes key IRGC sites, including Space Force headquarters
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In an official statement released on its Telegram channel, the IDF said the latest wave of operations included the targeted destruction of the IRGC's Space Force headquarters as well as approximately 50 ammunition bunkers, a Basij base, an internal security command centre, and a compound lin
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"Won't hesitate to target you": Israel warns it will target "every person"
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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
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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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Iran hits THAAD hard, Arabian Peninsula radar sites charred as Tehran ups
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Iranian missiles and drones, as per Iranian media claims, seem to have also managed to bypass the Western and Israeli defence systems, including THAAD, and reach targets in Israel.
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"We achieved almost complete control over skies of Tehran": Israeli PM Net
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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
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US-Israel consider Special Forces deployment to seize Iran nuke stock: Axi
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The US and Israel discussed deploying special forces to secure Iran's enriched uranium as military operations decimated Iranian leadership and infrastructure. While President Trump and Secretary Hegseth issued stern warnings of total victory, officials indicated a diplomatic deal remains
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"Together, we can bring new hope to Global South": Foreign Minister Wang Y
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged India and China to support each other's BRICS presidencies to empower the Global South. Meanwhile, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned of lethal retaliation against threats to Americans, as President Trump claimed the decimation of Iran's leadership
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