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Iran’s new supreme leader orders Strait of Hormuz shutdown

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Iran’s new supreme leader ordered the vital Strait of Hormuz oil shipping lane to remain closed on Thursday, while US President Donald Trump said stopping the Islamic Republic’s “evil empire” was more important than crude prices. Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who was reportedly injured in an air strike, has yet to appear publicly since his nomination […]

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Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in airstrike

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Iran’s Supreme Leader for decades Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was a central figure in the country’s political and religious leadership, had been killed. Iran State television confirmed his death, without referring to reports of a massive US and Israeli attack on his residence. A presenter announced Khamenei’s death at 5:00 am (0130 GMT), as the […]

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Iran president Raisi dies in helicopter crash, Mokhber appointed as Interim president

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei announced five days of public mourning for President Ebrahim Raisi following his death in a helicopter crash and confirmed First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber as interim head of the country’s executive branch. Iran now has a maximum period of 50 days before a presidential election must be held to choose […]

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