NewsNewsMiddle EastLIVEIran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed, state media saysThe US says its large-scale strikes on Iran pose an opportunity for its people to "take back their country".Ayatollah Khamenei's iron grip on power in Iran comes to an endIranian state TV confirms the supreme leader has been killed on the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on the country. 2 hrs agoMiddle EastAid groups in Gaza and West Bank thrown lifeline as Israel court pauses ban threat Dozens of well-known groups faced shutdown under a new Israeli law, although the reprieve might be temporary.1 day agoMiddle East'They seized everything': Yemen's Houthi rebels drive aid groups to the brinkAid groups - a lifeline for millions of Yemenis - are being squeezed out of existence in areas under the control of the rebels, the BBC hears. 2 days agoMiddle EastWhat we know so far: Supreme Leader Khamenei killed, as Iran launches retaliatory strikesIran responds by launching missiles and drones towards Israel and four Gulf Arab countries that host US military bases.16 mins agoWorldLyse Doucet: This is an extraordinary moment Iran has been preparing forThe killing of the supreme leader will be a huge jolt to the Islamic Republic, which will try hard to show it has a plan in place.2 hrs agoWorldIran says US and Israel strikes hit school killing 108There is no confirmation by the US or Israel of the strike on the school located near elite military troops.2 hrs agoMiddle EastEpstein tried to buy a palace in Morocco days before his arrest in 2019The disgraced financier was in talks to buy luxury abode Bin Ennakhi - but the purchase was never completed. 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Latest updates2 hrs agoUS and Israeli strikes on Iran in mapsIsrael and the US have launched strikes across Iran, with Iran retaliating with strikes across the region. 2 hrs ago2 hrs agoIran says US and Israel strikes hit school killing 108There is no confirmation by the US or Israel of the strike on the school located near elite military troops.2 hrs ago2 hrs agoWatch: How US-Israel strikes on Iran unfolded Iran launched retaliatory attacks in the Middle East after US-Israel strikes across the country. 2 hrs ago2 hrs agoIran's Supreme Leader killed in joint US Israeli strikes, Trump saysTehran responded to the strikes with a wave of missiles and drones aimed at Israel and Gulf countries that host US bases.2 hrs ago2 hrs agoBowen: A dangerous moment, but US and Israel see opportunity not to be missedIsrael and the US believe Iran's regime is vulnerable, dealing with an economic crisis and the aftermath of protests.2 hrs ago2 hrs agoAyatollah Khamenei's iron grip on power in Iran comes to an endIranian state TV confirms the supreme leader has been killed on the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on the country. 2 hrs ago4 hrs agoChris Mason: Trump calls Starmer as US and Europe diverge on Iran strikesThe UK was not involved in, nor has it endorsed, the strikes on Iran by Israel and the US.4 hrs ago6 hrs agoFlights cancelled as travel warnings issued after strikes on IranBA, Virgin Atlantic and Wizz Air are among major airlines to overhaul their schedules in light of the attacks.6 hrs ago12 hrs agoCrowds flee as falling object sparks fireball in DohaThe Qataris, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan say they have been intercepting missiles fired from Iran at US military bases on their territory.12 hrs ago...