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Ali Khamenei — An 'unusual sort of dictator' — killed at 86

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader since 1989, has been killed by an Israeli airstrike at the age of 86. During his rule, he fought hard to...

Mar 01, 2026
Iran strikes: US says 'no reports' of American casualties

The US said a wide range of military personnel, from the army to the coast guard, were involved in the operation against Iran....

Feb 28, 2026
Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei is dead, state media confirms

Following US and Israeli strikes on Tehran, Iran state media confirmed the death of Ali Khamenei. DW has more....

Feb 28, 2026
What will war on Iran mean for Israel?

So far, many Israelis support their government's decision to attack Iran — but there are also critical voices....

Feb 28, 2026
Why did diplomacy fail between the US and Iran?

Talks in Geneva went well, participants said. But hours later, the US and Israel attacked Iran. Were diplomatic efforts just a ruse?...

Feb 28, 2026
Donald Trump's Iran objectives: What can be achieved?

The US has launched "major combat operations" against Iran, with President Donald Trump delineating his military objectives in a speech. DW asked some...

Feb 28, 2026
Pakistan says hundreds of Afghan Taliban fighters killed

More than 300 Afghan Taliban fighters were killed in the latest airstrikes and border clashes, according to Pakistan officials. Meanwhile, the Taliban...

Feb 28, 2026
Iceland mulls joining the EU amid strained US relations

Iceland is a close partner of the EU but not a full member. That could change if Icelanders vote to join the bloc. As ties with the US deteriorate, th...

Feb 28, 2026
Strikes on Iran renew fears over Strait of Hormuz

US President Trump has carried out his threat to attack Iran, shifting attention to the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most critical oil chokepoint. Ir...

Feb 28, 2026

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