Khamenei, Ali – War Watch

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The Generals Who Are Now Running Iran
ByFarnaz Fassihi April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ushered in a new form of collective leadership in the country, with more power for the Revolutionary Guards.

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Inside Tyre, a Lebanese City Bombarded by Israel
ByChristina Goldbaum, Hwaida Saad and David Guttenfelder April 12, 2026April 12, 2026

In Tyre, a city on Lebanon’s coast, near-daily bombardments by Israel have killed and injured civilians, and left many searching for shelter.

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Iran Has Been Consistent in War. Will It Be Consistent in Peace Talks?
ByNeil MacFarquhar April 11, 2026April 11, 2026

While President Trump’s war aims have changed by the moment, Iran has stuck to firm demands. The question is whether it will compromise in peace negotiations.

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Has Trump Met His War Goals in Iran?
ByEdward Wong April 8, 2026

On the first day of the pause, Iran fired missiles and launched drones in the region. It said an oil refinery on Lavan Island had been attacked. Israel continued its strikes in Lebanon.

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Iran War Timeline: Key Moments and Attacks In U.S. and Israel’s Campaign
ByAshley Ahn April 7, 2026April 8, 2026

The United States and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, starting a weekslong war that spread to neighboring countries and rocked global markets.

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Trump Initially Laid Out Five Goals for the Iran War. Here’s Where They Stand.
ByEdward Wong April 1, 2026April 2, 2026

The United States and Israel have done significant damage to Iran’s military capabilities. But Iran still fires missiles, has nuclear material and coordinates with militias in the region.

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U.S. Attacks Iranian Targets to Try to Open Strait of Hormuz
ByAdam Rasgon, Eric Schmitt, Francesca Regalado and Michael Levenson March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

The Israeli military said it had killed the spokesman for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, and Iran warned that it could target American and Israeli military personnel.

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Iran’s New Supreme Leader Issues a Statement but Remains Unseen
ByYeganeh Torbati March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has remained out of the public’s sight since assuming the post, amid reports that he was badly wounded.

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Israel Has Killed Esmaeil Khatib, Iran’s Intelligence Minister
ByIsabel Kershner and Amelia Nierenberg March 18, 2026March 18, 2026

The Israeli military said on Wednesday that it had killed Esmaeil Khatib in an airstrike. Iran confirmed the killing.

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Betting on Ayatollah’s Ouster Ignites Ire Over Prediction Markets
ByEphrat Livni March 18, 2026March 18, 2026

Bettors are angry that Kalshi, citing a policy against death bets, did not pay on wagers. And with signs of trading on government secrets, some lawmakers want to restrict prediction markets.

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