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Who is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's reclusive Supreme Leader?

The cleric has ruled for more than three decades, spearheading a policy of backing proxy groups to wield influence across the Middle East

Khamenei succession: Who might replace Iran's powerful Supreme Leader?

The Supreme Leader is the most powerful figure in Iran. What happens if Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is no longer able to fill that role?

Iran warns US intervention in Israel conflict could trigger all-out war

A spokesman for Iran's foreign ministry issued a warning Wednesday that an American intervention in the ongoing Israeli strikes targeting his country would spark an all-out war. Esmail Baghaei made the comments in an interview live on Al Jazeera English. It was his first in the ongoing conflict. Baghaei said: Any American intervention would be a recipe for an all-out war in the region. President Donald Trump initially distanced himself from Israel's attacks on Iran but has hinted at greater US involvement, saying he wants something much bigger than a ceasefire. The US has also sent more warplanes to the region. Thousands of Israelis stranded abroad. The conflict has disrupted flight patterns across the region.

'I don't care what she said': Trump on Tulsi Gabbard's Iran nukes claim

US President Donald Trump dismisses his spy chief Tulsi Gabbard's claim that Iran halted its nuclear weapons program, insisting Tehran is 'very close' to building a bomb

News highlights: India needs to try become indispensable like China, says CEA Nageswaran

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Iran urges public to watch for Mossad agents in masks and sunglasses

Amid the current hostilities with Israel, a statement from Iran's Intelligence Ministry warns citizens to be cautious of unfamiliar individuals wearing masks or goggles, driving pickup trucks

Trump cuts short G7 visit amid Middle East crisis: Know details | Iran-Israel war | G7 summit 2025

US President Donald Trump cut short his G7 visit in Canada amid the growing Middle East crisis. Watch the video for details.

Israel says it killed Iran's top general days after predecessor's death

Major General Ali Shadmani was reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike days after taking over Iran's top military post

Video: Israel bombs Iran state TV during live broadcast

Video: Israel bombs Iran state TV during live broadcast

Why Israel can't easily strike Fordow, Iran's underground nuclear site

With Iran's Fordo nuclear site buried deep in a mountain, Israel lacks both the weaponry and political support to mount a successful strike

India in touch with students in Iran to ensure their safety, says MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs' statement read, "The Indian Embassy in Tehran is continuously monitoring the security situation and engaging Indian students in Iran to ensure their safety"

New highlights: PM Modi leaves for Canada to attend G7 summit after concluding Cyprus visit

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Israeli missile hits Iranian state-run television HQ; broadcast halted

Iran's state-run news agency reported Monday that state-run television abruptly stopped a live broadcast after an Israeli strike. During the broadcast, an Iranian state television reporter said the studio was filling with dust after the sound of aggression against the homeland. Suddenly, an explosion occurred, cutting the screen behind her as she hurried off camera. The broadcast quickly switched to prerecorded programmes. An hour earlier, Israel had issued a warning the evacuate the area of Iran's capital where the TV studios are located.

Iran urges Trump to make Israel halt war; Netanyahu hails 'path to victory'

Israeli forces stepped up their bombardment of Iranian cities, while Iran proved capable of piercing Israeli air defences with one of its most successful volleys yet of retaliatory missile strikes

Israel-Iran conflict escalates: Over 230 dead in Iran; Tehran rejects truce talks

A deadly escalation between Israel and Iran has left over 230 people dead in Iran, the majority of them civilians, and 10 dead in Israel, including children. Watch the video for the latest updates.

India begins relocation of citizens, students as Israel-Iran conflict escalates

With tensions in West Asia surging after a wave of missile exchanges between Israel and Iran, India has started relocating its nationals—primarily students—from high-risk zones inside Iran.

Diplomacy with Iran remains damaged, not dead, after Israeli strikes

The push to do a deal on the country's nuclear program could be revived, even after the Israeli strikes scuppered the latest round of talks

Will Pakistan nuke Israel? Islamabad denies Iranian commander's claim

Pakistan has denied an Iranian official's claim that it pledged a nuclear strike on Israel if Iran is attacked, calling the statement completely false

India starts moving its citizens to safety from Tehran amid conflict

Indian students are being relocated from major Tehran universities to safer locations within Iran as the Israel-Iran conflict enters its fourth day

Status of Iran's near-bomb grade Uranium stock looms over IAEA meet

The International Atomic Energy Agency's board meets Monday in Vienna, just days after a divisive vote that found Iran in non-compliance with its legal obligations