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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in strikes on Sunday, an event that sent shockwaves far beyond West Asia. The echoes were heard in India as well, with sections of the Shia community and clerics condemning the death.In Jammu and Kashmir, home to a sizeable Shia population, demonstrations took place in Srinagar’s Lal Chowk...

Russia, China condemn killing of Khamenei in US-Israel strikes (Picture credit: AP) The killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint US–Israeli strikes has drawn strong reactions from both Russia and China, with leaders in Moscow and Beijing sharply criticising the move and urging an immediate halt to military operations.Khamenei, 86, was killed...

Iranian women’s national football team captain Zahra Ghanbari reacts during a press conference ahead of their game against South Korea on Monday at Robina Stadium on the Gold Coast, Australia, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP) Football authorities have extended support to Iran’s women’s team competing in Australia at the Women’s Asian Cup after military strikes...

<img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-128913657,imgsize-98688,width-400,resizemode-4/untitled-design-2026-03-01t163400.jpg" alt="Middle East crisis: Oil tanker hit near Oman in Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian retaliation; 15 Indian nationals evacuated" title=" Representative image (Picture credit: ANI) ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> Representative image (Picture credit: ANI) An oil tanker was attacked off the coast of Oman in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, injuring four crew members...

Khamenei (File photo) As Iran and much of the world reels from the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint US–Israel strikes early Sunday, his final public speech has come under spotlight. Delivered on February 17, just over ten days ago, Khamenei’s address included sharp warnings against the United States and Israel, reflections...

Iran fired two missiles in the direction of Cyprus, where the United Kingdom maintains military bases, defence secretary John Healey said, warning that the retaliation from Tehran showed signs of being indiscriminate.Speaking to Trevor Phillips on Sky News, Mr Healey said: “We are pretty sure they weren’t targeted at our bases.” However, he added that...

Iran has appointed Ayatollah Alireza Arafi as its interim Supreme Leader, a pivotal step in the country’s leadership transition following the death of longtime leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint US–Israeli airstrikes on Tehran early Saturday.Arafi, a senior cleric and a long-time insider in Iran’s religious and political hierarchy, now faces the challenge of steering...

Dubai cricket stadium (File photo) The second unofficial one-day match between Pakistan Shaheens and England Lions in Abu Dhabi, scheduled for Sunday, was called off after security concerns in the region intensified“The safety and security of our teams and staff is our top priority,” the ECB said in a statement.“Tomorrow’s second ‌50-over game between England...

<img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-128912767,imgsize-65668,width-400,resizemode-4/article-86.jpg" alt="'Help has now arrived': Netanyahu sends message to Iran citizens, warns of more strikes against 'terrorist regime'" title=" Netanyahu (File photo) ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> Netanyahu (File photo) After Iran’s supreme leader Ayotallah Khamenei was killed in a joint Israel strike conducted jointly with US early Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a stark...