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Saturday, March 1, 2025
Breaking Israel launches new air strikes targeting Tehran as U.S. signals military assault on Iranian targets could continue for weeks
Middle East Crisis
Middle East Crisis

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei Dead as Israel and U.S. Expand Military Campaign

State television confirms the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as strikes intensify across Tehran, sending reverberations through Dubai and Doha. Regional powers scramble to respond as the crisis deepens.

Conflict

Iranian Missiles Strike Tel Aviv and Jerusalem; Debris Hits Dubai

Massive barrage targets Israeli cities in unprecedented retaliatory strike; fragments damage Jebel Ali port.
2 hours ago
Pakistan

10 Dead in Karachi After Protesters Breach U.S. Consulate Outer Wall

Security forces open fire as demonstrators overrun perimeter in deadliest diplomatic incident in years.
4 hours ago
Investigation

Epstein Files Show Late Sex Offender Landed Jet at Military Bases

Newly unsealed documents reveal the financier's aircraft made repeated stops at restricted facilities.
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Pentagon

Operation Epic Fury: U.S. Navy Launches Missiles From Arabian Sea

American warships fire Tomahawk cruise missiles at Iranian military installations.
6 hours ago
WORLD Khamenei death confirmed by Iranian state television U.S. Trump signals Iran strikes could continue for weeks MIDEAST Blasts heard in Dubai and Doha from Iranian strikes PAKISTAN Security guards fire on demonstrators at U.S. consulate in Karachi MARKETS Oil futures surge past $120 amid escalating Middle East conflict WORLD Khamenei death confirmed by Iranian state television U.S. Trump signals Iran strikes could continue for weeks MIDEAST Blasts heard in Dubai and Doha from Iranian strikes PAKISTAN Security guards fire on demonstrators at U.S. consulate in Karachi MARKETS Oil futures surge past $120 amid escalating Middle East conflict
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Lebanon
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Trump Administration Faces Growing Pressure Over Iran Strategy

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Congress Demands Briefing as U.S. Military Role in Iran Strikes Deepens

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