Iraq Braces for Spillover from Escalating Iran Conflict
As the Iran war spreads, old sectarian rivalries of the kind that brought Iraq to the brink of civil war two decades ago seem to be making a worrying comeback, locals say.
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Middle East escalation: Israel and US strike Iran; Lebanon hit
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Ali Larijani: Iran's Interim Powerbroker
The airstrike on the Tehran residence of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — one of the opening salvos of the current US-Israeli war with Iran — killed the 86-year-old supreme leader together with large parts of the Iranian command structure. Iran has yet to decide on the next leader.
Strikes Target Tehran and Beirut as Iran Conflict Intensifies
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Pakistan enforces curfew after deadly Iran-related protests
Pakistan has deployed the military and imposed a three-day curfew in the northern cities of Gilgit and Skardu. The deployment comes after deadly protests against the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israeli attack. At least 25 people have been killed and dozens injured across the country.
Europe Divided Over US-Israeli Strikes and Their Consequences
Europe's streets were full of jubilant Iranians from the diaspora this weekend after US-Israeli strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. "The dictator is dead. This is the best day of my life," one man told DW as he danced through cobbled streets in Brussels.
Can China Gain from a US-Israel War with Iran?
China has condemned the ongoing US-Israel war against Iran and the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with Beijing calling it "a serious violation of Iran's sovereignty and security" which tramples "on the aims and principles of the UN Charter and the basic norms of international relations."
Africa Calls for Restraint as US‑Israel Strikes Escalate
Protests have erupted across Nigeria's Gombe, Niger, Kano, Bauchi, Yobe, and Sokoto states following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, by an Israeli airstrike on Saturday during a joint US-Israeli military operation. Nigeria is home to Africa's largest Shiite community, many of whom regard Khamenei as their spiritual guide.
How the US–Israel–Iran Conflict Is Disrupting Sport
The US-Israel war with Iran has caused many sporting events in the region to be postponed. The conflict is also affecting other events farther afield, largely by forcing changes to travel arrangements. Some questions cannot yet be answered.
Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Fire Along Lebanon Border
Israel's military said on Monday that it had carried out a strike in the Lebanese capital Beirut, killing Hussein Makled, who served as the head of Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters. Israel has conducted various strikes on parts of Lebanon since Sunday, when the Iran-backed Hezbollah group fired into Israel in response to the death of Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Tens of thousands of German travelers stranded by Iran conflict
Tens of thousands of people on trips organized by German travel agencies have been affected by US-Israel war with Iran, a leading trade group said on Monday.
Germany's cautious response to strikes on Iran
German politicians scrambled to interpret the situation in the Middle East this weekend. Conservative voices in government urged caution in assessing the strikes by Israel and the United States on Iran.