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Ayatollah Khomeini is dead, Iranians must take back their country: Trump

US President Donald Trump announced the death of the Iranian leader in a social media post; however, he maintained that the bombing of Iran would continue through the week, perhaps even longer

Ayatollah Khamenei dead, says Israeli official; Iran denies claims

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other senior officials were targeted in the first wave of strikes by the US and Israel on Saturday morning; Iran has not confirmed Khamenei's demise

Oil, gas tankers avoid Strait of Hormuz as West Asia tensions intensify

The US earlier issued a warning to shipping in the Middle East that vessels in the region should stay 30 nautical miles away from its military assets

Arvind Kejriwal to hold public meeting at Jantar Mantar on Sunday

The Aam Aadmi Party had earlier on Saturday claimed that police was refusing permission for the rally

West Asia crisis: Jaishankar speaks to foreign ministers of Iran, Israel

Jaishankar conveyed to Araghchi India's deep concern over the developments in Iran and the region

All US, Israeli bases in West Asia legitimate targets: Iran envoy in Delhi

The envoy underlined that the aggression took place despite ongoing diplomatic efforts between Iran and the US on the nuclear issue

Iran strikes hit Palm Jumeirah, 4 injured, confirms Dubai authorities

Dubai authorities said the fire was brought under control and four people were hospitalised, as reports of explosions surfaced and US President Trump spoke with Israel's Prime Minister

CIA assessed Khamenei's death may empower IRGC hardliners: Report

The intelligence agency reports did not conclude any scenario with certainty, said the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss intelligence matters

Iranian defence minister, IRGC commander killed in strikes: Reports

Nasirzadeh was the Deputy of Chief of Staff for the Iranian Armed forces before taking charge as the Minister of Defence. The Minister began his military carrier as a fighter pilot

World leaders urge de-escalation as US-Israel war against Iran intensifies

France seeks an urgent UN Security Council meeting, the EU calls for maximum restraint, Canada and Australia back the US, while Spain rejects what it calls unilateral military action

Israel-Iran conflict likely to push up energy prices, hit India supplies

Escalating Israel-Iran tensions could disrupt Strait of Hormuz supplies, lift Brent crude prices and raise India's import bill, analysts warn, even as a prolonged blockade remains unlikely

US, Israel trade attacks with Iran, throwing West Asia, world into disarray

Iran strikes Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha and Riyadh after US-Israel attack; American military bases targeted across the Gulf

Trump was briefed Iran strike is high risk, high reward: Officials

The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the briefers described the operation to the president as a high-risk, high-reward scenario

Israel-Iran conflict: India calls for diplomacy to de-escalate tensions

India's ministry of external affairs called on all sides to avoid escalation; embassies issue advisories to Indian nationals across West Asia

Dubai main airports suspend all flights following Iran missile attacks

Regional airspace closures have caused disruption to several flights in the overall Gulf region too

West Asia airspace closures disrupt travel as US, Israel strike Iran

Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Israel and Iran imposed airspace restrictions as airlines suspended, cancelled or rerouted flights across the Gulf region following escalating military action

New Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel publishes first letter to shareholders

The letter opens with a tribute to Buffett and a promise to maintain Berkshire culture and continue operating the same way that has worked so well for six decades

Iranian missiles target US bases across West Asia, expanding conflict

Iran launches missile attacks across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait after joint Israel-US strikes, targeting US military bases and escalating regional tensions

US administration seeks delay in court proceedings in tariff refund fight

The DOJ lawyers wrote that a delay wouldn't hurt companies because "monetary loss is a classic harm that can be remedied by payment of money with appropriate interest"

Pentagon casts cloud of doubt over Anthropic's AI business prospects

Shortly after, the Pentagon declared the AI developer a supply-chain risk - a designation typically reserved for companies from countries the US views as adversaries