Live: Israel says Khamenei is dead, Iran says he is 'commanding the field' - Reuters
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A: US-Israel Attacks Iran Live: No clear succession plan in Iran after Khamenei's death, says Trump - India Today.
B: US-Israel attacks on Iran: List of key events day 2
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A: US-Israel Attacks Iran Live: No clear succession plan in Iran after Khamenei's death, says Trump - India Today.
B: US, Israel pound targets in Iran as Trump signals openness to talk to new leadership Toronto Star‘I Have Agreed to Talk' The AtlanticIsrael hits Tehran again after killing Khamenei, leadership council takes over ReutersTrump says Iran leadership agrees to talks after US and Israel strike Tehran The GuardianWhite House official: Iran suggests it's open to talks and Trump says he's ‘eventually' willing CityNews Halifax
Summary
**Summary:** The headline reports live updates from both Israel and Iran regarding a claim that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, has been killed. Israel claims it carried out an airstrike on Iran, while Iran disputes this, stating he is still "commanding the field." **Why It Matters:** This event highlights tensions between Israel and Iran over their respective leaders' status, potentially escalating regional conflicts or leading to further diplomatic efforts to de-escalate relations.
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