Paris, France, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) - Iran's Khamenei: ruthless revolutionary at apex of Islamic republic

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2026-02-28

Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei, a pillar of its theocratic system since the Islamic revolution, has seen off a succession of crises throughout his rule with a mixture of repression and strategic manoeuvring but now could be facing his biggest challenge. The United States and Israel launched strikes against targets in Iranian cities on Saturday, sparking a swift response from the Islamic republic whose Guards announced the launch of a wave of......

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Washington, United States, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) - US military assets in the Middle East

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Tehran, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) - Death toll in strike on southern Iran school reaches 40: state media

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Moscow, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) - Moscow says attacks on Iran 'dangerous', could spark 'catastrophe'

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Abu Dhabi, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) - UAE intercepted second round of Iranian missile attacks: defence ministry

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Erbil, Iraq, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) - US-led coalition intercepts drones, missiles over Iraq's Erbil: security forces

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