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Iran Has a New Supreme Leader. What Does That Mean?
ByCarlotta Gall March 8, 2026March 9, 2026

Mojtaba Khamenei takes on a role that makes him not only Iran’s spiritual leader but also the highest authority in the land.

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Trump Echoes F.D.R. and Grant in Calling for ‘Unconditional Surrender’
ByNeil Vigdor March 7, 2026

President Trump demanded that Iran capitulate in the war with the United States, invoking a phrase made famous by statesmen and generals.

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Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Labour Party (Israel) | Meir, Golda | Politics and Government | Women and Girls

From 1978: Golda Meir, 80, Dies in Jerusalem; Israelis Acclaim ‘Stalwart Lioness’
ByPaul Hoffman and Special to The New York Times March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

Once a teacher in Milwaukee, she climbed the ranks of the Labor Party to become Israel’s first female prime minister.

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Lebanon at ‘Tipping Point’ as It Seeks to Disarm Hezbollah
ByChristina Goldbaum March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

The country is waiting to see if the government seizes on this moment to disarm the Iranian-backed armed group and how the militants will respond.

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As Trump Out-Putins Putin, Russia’s Global Influence Erodes
ByPaul Sonne March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

The conflict in Iran may give Moscow a short-term boost economically and in Ukraine. But it has also shown the limits of Russia’s partnerships.

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Who Is Mojtaba Khamenei, a Son and Possible Successor of Iran’s Supreme Leader?
ByEphrat Livni March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

The selection of the son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a strike on his compound on Saturday, could anger Iranians seeking change.

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Son Emerges as Leading Choice to Be His Successor
ByFarnaz Fassihi March 3, 2026

If Mojtaba Khamenei is chosen by Iran’s senior clerics, it may signal a victory for hard-liners, an analyst said.

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Son Emerges as Leading Choice to Be His Successor
ByFarnaz Fassihi March 3, 2026

If Mojtaba Khamenei is chosen by Iran’s senior clerics, it may signal a victory for hard-liners, an analyst said.

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Son Emerges as Leading Choice to Be His Successor
ByFarnaz Fassihi March 3, 2026March 4, 2026

If Mojtaba Khamenei is chosen by Iran’s senior clerics, it may signal a victory for hard-liners, an analyst said.

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Who’s in Charge of Iran’s Government After Khamenei’s Killing?
By March 3, 2026

Who is in charge of Iran’s government after airstrikes killed the supreme leader and some of his defense and security officials? Erika Solomon, our bureau chief for Iran and Iraq, describes what we know.

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