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Khamenei’s death opens uncertain chapter for Iran’s entrenched theocracy
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Iran enters a pivotal transition following Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death, as clerical elites and the powerful IRGC maneuver to preserve the Islamic Republic.

What next as Iran reels from the loss of its leader?
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The world's autocrats, from Vladimir Putin to Xi Jinping, will surely be sleeping a little less easy after the death of Iran's supreme leader in an operation backed by Donald Trump.

Why the U.S. and Israel Struck When They Did: A Chance to Kill Iran’s Leaders

The allies’ intelligence agencies discovered a rare opportunity to target high-level officials, including the country’s supreme leader.

Iran goes dark amid 'regime paranoia', blackout follows Israeli, US strikes on compound

Iran's internet connectivity flatlined at 1% after strikes on a Tehran regime compound, marking one of the world's rare wartime national blackouts according to global internet monitors.

U.S. and Israel Strike Iran

The Dispatch explains the latest developments.

Opinion | Trump’s Doctrine in Iran and Beyond

The president strengthens deterrence by acting decisively against partners of Russia and China.

Iranians celebrate worldwide after supreme leader is killed in Israeli strikes

Coordinated strikes killed Iran's Khamenei, and citizens celebrated across the world, waving flags and chanting about freedom after decades of oppression.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei Dies

The leader of post-revolutionary Iran expanded the country’s global ambitions while facing domestic anger over a failing economy.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei dead after IDF strike hits Tehran compound, Israeli source confirms

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's longest-serving autocrat known for brutal crackdowns on dissent and backing terror groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, has died in Tehran.

Brit Awards 2026: The surprise performers, tributes, and bits you might not have seen

Manchester legends, suprise appearances from Bjork and Dua Lipa, and a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne complete with a message from Dolly Parton - this was the Brit Awards 2026.

Iranians Under Attack Are Afraid, Angry or Joyful

The U.S.-Israeli military action set off a rush for food, water and safety. Some opponents of the regime privately rejoiced.

South Korea’s Exports Grew 29% Year-on-Year in February

Key military sites targeted inside Iran as part of coordinated US-Israeli strikes

The U.S. and Israel targeted military and nuclear sites in airstrikes. Israeli strikes also killed more than 40 Iranian leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Iranian ‘top target’ hit in $10M precision strike; US kamikaze drones used to 'overwhelm'

Defense expert Cameron Chell analyzed Saturday's sweeping military campaign against Iran that combined precision strikes with kamikaze drones in a coordinated U.S.-Israel operation.

The death of Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei ends decades of paranoia-fuelled absolute power

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ruled Iran for decades, fuelled by paranoia, absolute power and a belief in his own divine destiny.

'The fear of dying pushes you to live' - stories from Ukraine's children

"The fear of dying pushes you to live."

Trump’s War on Iran Threatens to Drive Up Oil Prices and Inflation

The disruption to the Middle East’s prodigious energy exports could have far-reaching economic consequences.

Opinion | Trump Enforces His Red Line on Iran

His war aims suggest a long campaign that could topple the regime.

How have Iranians reacted to death of supreme leader?

Iranians have been seen taking to the streets to react to the death of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in video clips that began to emerge after the attack on Saturday.

Dozens of top Iranian regime officials, supreme leader killed in Israeli strikes

An Israeli strike killed dozens of members of the Iranian leadership, including the ayatollah, during surprise Saturday morning strikes in Tehran, U.S. and Israeli officials confirmed.

Olivia Dean dominates Brit Awards, winning album of the year

Olivia Dean has dominated this year's Brit Awards, winning album of the year, artist of the year, best pop act and song of the year.

Glitzy Dubai Gets a Taste of Middle East War

Iran followed through on its warning that it would strike Persian Gulf states if attacked, upsetting their image of safety in a tough region.

Dubai hotel fire appears to be caused by Iranian strike; injuries reported

Multiple injuries were reported after a fire broke out at a Dubai hotel amid Iran's retaliatory strikes in the region. Dubai authorities contained the fire and urged calm.

Dispatch Live: U.S. and Israel Strike Iran

The Dispatch explains the latest developments.

Did they get him? Khamenei's fate remains unknown after Israeli strike levels his compound

Uncertainty surrounds Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after an Israeli-U.S. strike on Tehran that left his fortified compound heavily damaged.

A Timeline of U.S. and Iran Relations, From Allies to Enemies

The countries were united by weapons and oil until the 1979 Islamic revolution tore their friendship apart.

Israel's largest ever military flyover hammers Iranian military targets

Israeli airstrikes hit 500 Iranian targets, including missile launchers and defense systems, severely degrading Iran's offensive military capabilities.

Opinion | The Ayatollah Is Choosing War

Iran’s regime refuses to compromise on missiles or its nuclear program.

Iran's terror proxies, from Iraq to Lebanon, say they're ready to respond to US-Israel attacks

The Hezbollah terrorist organization has rebuilt capabilities despite a Lebanon ceasefire, and Iran's proxy network prepares a response to U.S.-Israel military operations.

Marriott International Wins Court Battle Over Maasai Mara Safari Camp in Kenya

A Kenyan court dismissed a lawsuit by a Maasai leader and environmentalist who alleged a Ritz-Carlton luxury camp blocked a route of the famous Serengeti migration.

Trump Rolls the Dice on Regime Change With a Massive Attack on Iran

The president’s ambitious aim promises heavy use of force and will rattle Gulf allies concerned about instability on their doorsteps.

What Images of Kim Jong Un’s Daughter at Military Parade Tell Us About Her Rise

Costume and choreography guided Kim’s possible successor across the country’s biggest stage.

Gulf states condemn Iranian retaliatory strikes on their territories following US-Israeli operation

Arab nations condemned Iranian missile strikes targeting their territories and U.S. bases in retaliation for joint U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran's leadership.

One dead and others injured at Abu Dhabi and Dubai airports - as missile threat grounds flights

One person has died and seven have been injured after an "incident" at Abu Dhabi's Zayed airport, while four were also hurt at Dubai International - reportedly due to an overnight Iranian attack.

Exiled crown prince calls on Iranian people to 'finish the job,' cheers Trump's 'humanitarian intervention'

Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi calls U.S.-Israel strikes "humanitarian aid" and urges Iranian security forces to defect from Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's regime.

What to Know About Americans Leaving the U.S. in Record Numbers

A WSJ analysis details how a growing number of citizens are choosing to live overseas.

World leaders split over military action as US-Israel strike Iran in coordinated operation

World leaders split over US-Israel strikes on Iran as Canada, Australia back action while France, Spain warn escalation risking wider regional war.

How Mideast Conflict Could Upend Your Flight

Swaths of airspace have already been shut across the region. Here’s what to know about the disruption.

Dubai rocked by conflict with flights halted and people running for cover

The US and Israel have begun a war with the apparent aim of toppling Iran's regime - and we are beginning to learn the consequences.

Strikes on Iran and Reaction to the Tariff Ruling

President Trump calls on Iranians to overthrow the regime.

Historic US-Israel strikes on Iran underway as Tehran faces regime survival test

Israel launches Operation Roaring Lion with US strikes on Iran sites. Reports suggest Ali Shamkhani, key Khamenei adviser, killed in opening wave.

Can AI Create Something Entirely New?

The origins of ‘I Love NY,’ the writing of Gen X, and the common man’s aesthetic.

Where has been hit? Iran retaliates across Middle East after US-Israel strikes

Multiple locations in Iran have been targeted by joint US-Israel strikes, and Tehran has launched retaliatory missiles across the region.

Reject Progressive Historiography | Ruminant

Jonah’s been hittin’ the crazy pills again.

Writers, Seek Your Fortune in Chicago

On the working artist’s city.

What Would Don Draper Say About Digital Advertising?

Is it effective, or self-defeating?

US joins Israel in preemptive strike on Iran as Trump confirms ‘major combat operations’

The United States joined Israel in launching preemptive strikes against Iran, escalating tensions in the Middle East as President Donald Trump confirmed “major combat operations" were underway.

The Unlikely Coalition of Iranian Students Mobilizing to Confront the Regime

An alliance forming between monarchist and progressive factions is set to put even more pressure on the government.

Milei Just Made It Easier to Fire Argentines and Make Them Work Longer

President Javier Milei’s proposal to make sweeping changes to labor laws won final approval from the Senate Friday.

Drone Warfare

The Pentagon’s despicable nuclear strike on Anthropic.

The Failed Armed Expedition to Topple Cuba’s Regime

A ragtag group took to the Straits of Florida on a speedboat, wanting to spark a rebellion. Cuban forces ambushed them.

Opinion | China Wins the Pentagon-Anthropic Brawl

Trump goes nuclear on the AI firm, in a needless display of brute government punishment.

Second U.S. Aircraft Carrier Approaches Middle East as Nuclear Deal With Iran Remains Elusive

U.S. F-22 fighters and aerial tankers are gathering in Israel, adding to the military buildup.

UN Human Rights Council chief cuts off speaker criticizing US-sanctioned official

The U.N. Human Rights Council cut off a video statement by Anne Bayefsky in which she criticized U.N. officials, including U.S.-sanctioned Francesca Albanese.

Capitalism as Original Sin … Again

Socialists will always be among us, but maybe their arguments will get better.

Opinion | Hong Kong’s Global Censorship Play

A court imposes an eight-month sentence on a dissident’s father.

Hungary’s Orbán Puts Ukraine Dispute at Center of Tough Re-Election Fight

The prime minister accused Kyiv of attacking the country because it hasn’t restored oil deliveries.

US positions F-22 stealth fighters in Israel, puts 'almost any target in Iran at risk'

Eleven U.S. F-22 Raptor stealth fighters have reportedly been deployed to Israel's Ovda Air Base, marking America's first operational combat aircraft deployment.

Immigration and the Gaza War Are Upending a Century of British Politics

Two populist parties with opposing views of the world defeated the Labour Party in a district it had held since 1931.

Dispatch Politics Roundup: Reflections on the Union

Your weekly roundup from Washington, D.C.

Churchill statue in London defaced with anti-Israel messages

An individual was arrested after a statue of the late United Kingdom Prime Minister Winston Churchill and the statue's base were graffitied in the U.K.

EU to Implement Long-Awaited Mercosur Trade Deal

The pact aims to open up trade between Europe and South America amid unprecedented uncertainty from Trump’s trade tariffs.

State Dept authorizes non-essential US Embassy personnel in Jerusalem to depart ahead of possible Iran strikes

The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem authorized non-essential staff to leave as tensions continue to escalate ahead of a possible U.S. strikes on Iran.

Pakistan Calls Conflict With Afghanistan ‘Open War’ After Cross-Border Attacks

“Patience has run out” over Taliban attacks, Pakistan’s defense minister said.

U.K. Prime Minister Starmer Suffers Another Setback With Local Election

Local plumber Hannah Spencer won a district election for the Green Party, pushing the ruling Labour Party into third place.

Sterling, Gilt Yields Volatile after U.K. Ruling Party Suffers Special Election Defeat

A Labour loss was seen as a strong possibility, but analysts said both sterling and gilts remained vulnerable to further selling if a leadership challenge looked increasingly likely.

Sweden jams suspected Russian drone near French carrier as NATO war fears rise

NATO Orion-26 exercises face security breach as Swedish forces disrupt suspected Russian drone near French flagship Charles de Gaulle docked in Malmö, SVT reports.

Tour guide arrested after drawing stick figure on 4,000-year-old pyramid

Egyptian tour guide arrested after allegedly sketching on 4,000-year-old pyramid goes viral on social media. Video shows stick figure drawn on ancient monument.

Pakistan declares 'open war' on Afghanistan in response to Taliban's retaliatory strikes

Pakistan declared "open war" on Afghanistan after exchanging heavy cross-border fire Thursday, with both sides claiming to have inflicted casualties, according to reports.

Trump Diplomats Bashing Europe Get a Sharp Reply: Butt Out

Envoys are stepping into some of Europe’s most sensitive debates, accusing governments of failing to counter the far left, migration and antisemitism.

As Trump’s African Peace Deal Teetered, a Call From Rwanda Halted U.S. Sanctions

The White House says Rwanda has violated a U.S.-brokered agreement on Congo, but sanctions are on ice.

Trump’s Greenland push drives Danish prime minister to call early election

Denmark's prime minister has called for a snap election for March 24 as she seeks to capitalize on rising support from her strong stance against Trump's Greenland push.

Opinion | Who’s on First at Diego Garcia?

Trump is right to object to a bad British deal to give away the important Indian Ocean military base.

Iran rejects Trump demands despite 'significant progress' in nuclear talks

Iran United States talks in Geneva concluded Thursday with the next round set for Vienna, according to Iranian officials, as both sides work toward a nuclear deal.

Spurned by Trump, Canada’s Carney Is Seeking New Friends Everywhere

The prime minister is traveling to India, until now a bitter rival, to mend fences and build new alliances with the world’s middle powers.

Canada Steadfast in Avoiding Travel to U.S., Buying More Domestic Goods

Anger over President Trump’s trade policy has fueled a notable increase in Canadian spending on domestic products and local tourism.

World Economic Forum Chief Steps Down After Epstein Probe

Børge Brende’s exit comes after the Davos organizer conducted a review of his past connections with the convicted sex offender.

Kim Jong Un Offers Trump Coexistence or Confrontation

At a party congress, North Korea’s leader outlined a vision for potential U.S. engagement that is contingent on him keeping his nuclear weapons.