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Iran-Israel War News Today Live Updates: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Tehran on Saturday, Iranian state media confirmed. Meanwhile, Iran has formed a three-member council to govern the country until a new supreme leader is chosen.
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Earlier, US President Donald Trump also confirmed his death and called the killing “justice,” saying the operation, conducted with Israel, targeted senior leaders using advanced intelligence systems. Exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi urged Iranians to unite for a “stable transition,” calling any regime succession effort “doomed to fail.”
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At an emergency UN Security Council meeting, Secretary-General António Guterres warned of wider conflict and said the strikes violated international law. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the attack as a “pre-emptive strike” against an irreversible threat.
While celebrations were reported in parts of Tehran, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched retaliatory attacks on US bases across the Gulf under “Operation Truthful Promise 4,” raising fears of regional escalation.
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The UAE on Sunday reported that three people were killed and 58 others injured in Iran’s retaliatory strikes in the Gulf region. The victims, who were of Pakistani, Nepalese, and Bangladeshi nationality, were caught in the ongoing wave of violence affecting several Gulf states.
Iran-Israel War News Live Updates: China's Wang Yi Says US-Israeli Attacks On Iran ‘Unacceptable’
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov that the US and Israeli attacks on Iran during ongoing negotiations were “unacceptable,” following reports of the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Wang condemned the killing as a violation of sovereignty and called for an immediate halt to military action.
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A wave of missiles launched from Iran struck central Israel on Sunday, causing multiple casualties, including a young girl in serious condition. Israel’s emergency service, Magen David Adom, said paramedics are treating those injured in the Beit Shemesh region.
Iran-Israel War News Live Updates: Iranian State TV Says Oil Tanker Sinking After Being Struck In Strait Of Hormuz
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Iran-Israel War News Live Updates: France Says Killing Of ‘Bloodthirsty Dictator’ Khamenei Satisfies Country
France on Sunday expressed approval of the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes. French government spokeswoman Maud Bregeon called Khamenei as a “bloodthirsty dictator” who oppressed his people, degraded women and minorities, and caused the deaths of thousands of civilians in Iran and the region, saying Paris “can therefore only be satisfied with his demise.”
Iran-Israel War News Live Updates: 350 Flights Cancelled Amid Middle East Airspace Restrictions, Says Aviation Ministry
The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Sunday announced the cancellation of 350 domestic flights on 1 March 2026 due to airspace restrictions caused by the escalating situation in the Middle East.
“Passengers are advised to check their flight status with the concerned airlines and remain in close coordination with them for any required assistance,” the ministry said in a statement.
Iran‑Israel War News Live Updates: Shia Muslims Protest In Kargil Over Khamenei Killing | Watch
Thousands of Shia Muslims have taken to the streets in Kargil, Ladakh to protest against the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US and Israeli strikes.
#WATCH | Kargil, Ladakh: Shia Muslims take to the streets to protest against the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has been killed in Israeli and US strikes pic.twitter.com/kpjxhI9zdU
— ANI (@ANI) March 1, 2026
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The foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are set to hold an emergency video conference today (Sunday), a Gulf source told Al Jazeera. The GCC, which includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, is expected to discuss the escalating tensions in the region following the recent attacks on Iran.
Iran-Israel War News Live Updates: Pope Leo Urges End To ‘Spiral Of Violence’ In Middle East
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday called for an end to the escalating violence in the Middle East following US and Israeli attacks on Iran and subsequent retaliatory strikes. Speaking in St Peter’s Square, he urged all parties to take moral responsibility to stop the “spiral of violence” before it leads to a tragedy of enormous proportions.
Iran-Israel War News Live Updates: IDF Says 'Not Aware' Of US-Israeli Strike On Iran Scholl That Killed over 100
Israel’s military on Sunday said it is “not aware” of any US or Israeli strike on a school in Iran, after Iranian authorities reported that over 100 people were killed at Minab School in the country’s south. Military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani told reporters that Israel operates with “extremely accurate” strikes. Iran’s Red Crescent confirmed that 108 people died in the incident.
Iran-Israel War News Live Updates: Kerala CM Condemns Khamenei Killing, Accuses US Of ‘Imperialism’
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday condemned the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling it an attack orchestrated by “rogue nations” under American imperialism.
“Ayatollah Khamenei, whom that country (Iran) considers its sovereign leader, was killed in his own home along with his daughter, granddaughter, and son-in-law… We must collectively express a strong sentiment against these actions of American imperialism,” Vijayan said.
Iran-Israel War News Live Updates: J&K Schools, Colleges To Remain Closed Tomorrow As Shia Muslims Protest Killing Of Khamenei
The Jammu and Kashmir government on Sunday announced that the schools and colleges will remain closed on Monday as the protests erupted in several parts after Iranian state media confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Israel-US joint strikes.
Iran-Israel War News Live Updates: US Embassy Warns Citizens To Avoid Hotels In Bahrain After Crowne Plaza Hit
The US Embassy in Manama has warned its citizens to stay away from hotels in the Bahraini capital after the Crowne Plaza was struck during Iranian attacks on Sunday, causing injuries. The embassy said hotels could become potential targets for future strikes.
Iran-Israel War News Live Updates: China Strongly Condemns Khamenei's Killing, Calls For Halt To Military Actions
China on Sunday strongly condemned the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the United States and Israel, calling it a serious violation of Iran’s sovereignty and a breach of the UN Charter and international norms. In a statement, Beijing’s foreign ministry urged an immediate halt to all military operations.
Iran-Israel War News Live Updates: Israel Says Initial Strike Killed Khamenei And 40 Senior Commanders
Israel’s military on Sunday claimed that its initial strike on Iran killed 40 senior commanders along with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani told journalists that the operation targeted two locations over a thousand miles from Israel and was carried out in broad daylight, calling it as the “first step” of the campaign.
Iran-Israel War News Live Updates: North Korea Calls US, Israeli Strikes On Iran ‘Illegal Act Of Aggression’
North Korea on Sunday condemned the ongoing US and Israeli attacks on Iran, calling them an “illegal act of aggression” and accusing Washington of showing a “gangster-like nature.” A spokesperson for the North Korean foreign ministry said the strikes represent a serious violation of Iran’s sovereignty and described them as “the most vile form” of aggression, according to the state-run Korean Central News Agency.
Iran-Israel War News Live Updates: Putin Calls Khamenei’s Killing 'Cynical Violation' Of Law And Morality
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday condemned the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US and Israeli strikes, calling it a “cynical violation of all norms of human morality and international law”.
In a letter to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian published by the Kremlin, Putin expressed his “deepest condolences” over the assassination of the Iranian leader.
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Iran on Sunday appointed Ayatollah Alireza Arafi to its interim leadership council following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The announcement was made by Expediency Discernment Council spokesman Mohsen Dehnavi in a post on X. The interim council, which also includes the president and the head of the judiciary, will run the country until the Assembly of Experts chooses a permanent leader as soon as possible.
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Stakeholders have also been asked to closely track the safety and status of Indian crew and share any important information with the authorities, according to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
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Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday said that avenging the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes was a “right” and obligation of the Islamic Republic. “The Islamic Republic of Iran considers it its legitimate duty and right to avenge the perpetrators and masterminds of this historic crime,” said Pezeshkian in a statement carried by state TV.
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The Embassy of India in Beirut on Sunday issued an advisory urging Indian nationals in Lebanon to exercise caution amid escalating tensions in West Asia. “In view of the current situation in the region, all Indian nationals in Lebanon are advised to avoid unnecessary travel, remain vigilant and observe locally advised safety and emergency procedures,” the mission said.
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Oman’s Maritime Security Center on Sunday reported that four people were injured and 20 others evacuated after the Palau-flagged oil tanker named Skylight was targeted in the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions in the Gulf region.
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Amid escalating tensions in West Asia following US‑Israeli strikes on Iran, protesters in Skardu, located in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan region, set United Nations office on fire. The extent of the damage is not known currently. The protest was part of a larger wave of demonstrations across Pakistan condemning the strikes and expressing solidarity with Iran.
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Around 50 protesters from Muslim organizations attempted to march toward the US Embassy in Chennai, reportedly in protest against recent US‑Israeli actions in West Asia. Police quickly intervened to stop the march and disperse the crowd, deploying heavy security measures around the embassy to prevent any escalation.
Iran-Israel Tensions Live Updates: Muslim Groups Attempt To Storm US Embassy In Chennai, Security Beefed Up
Around 50 protesters from Muslim organizations attempted to march toward the US Embassy in Chennai, reportedly in protest against recent US‑Israeli actions in West Asia. Police quickly intervened to stop the march and disperse the crowd, deploying heavy security measures around the embassy to prevent any escalation.
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The death toll from a blast at a girls’ school in the southern Iranian city of Minab during joint US‑Israeli strikes has risen to 148, with 95 others wounded as rescue teams continue recovery efforts amid widespread destruction.
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A fresh wave of explosions were reported in Tehran on Sunday as tensions escalate in West Asia.
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The Ministry of External Affairs has issued an advisory for all foreign nationals in India who need assistance with the extension of their visa or to regularise their stay in the wake of ongoing developments in West Asia. The Ministry, in its advisory, said that the foreign nationals can contact the nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) regarding the same.
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Amid escalating tensions in the West Asia, an Omani port was targeted by drones on Sunday. The attack left one worker injured. This strike marked the first attack on the sultanate, which has mediated US-Iran talks, since Iran began its retaliation campaign in the Gulf.
“A security source reported that the commercial port of Duqm was targeted by two drones. One drone struck a mobile workers’ accommodation, injuring one foreign worker, while debris from the other landed near fuel tanks, causing no casualties or material damage,” the Oman News Agency said in a post on X.
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