Iranian groups flock to streets to celebrate Khamenei's death

IANS | March 1, 2026 9:38 AM

Tehran, March 1 (IANS) Massive groups of Iranians flooded into the streets of Tehran and various other cities throughout Iran overnight, rejoicing at the announcement of the death of the country's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during a day of coordinated attacks by the US and Israel.

After Khamenei's death, IRGC vows 'most ferocious offensive' against US, Israel

IANS | March 1, 2026 9:13 AM

Tehran, March 1 (IANS) Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has vowed to punish the "murderers" of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following the confirmation of his death by state television, and promised that the response will be the "most ferocious offensive operation in history" against the US and Israel.

Haley backs US-Israel strikes, Mamdani warns of war

IANS | March 1, 2026 9:01 AM

Washington, March 1 (IANS) Indian American leaders sharply diverged after US and Israeli military strikes on Iran, with former US ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley calling it a “history-defining moment” and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani warning of a “catastrophic escalation”.

Why did Trump choose war on Iran?

IANS | March 1, 2026 8:32 AM

Washington, March 1 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s decision to launch sweeping military strikes on Iran followed weeks of diplomacy, intelligence briefings, and pressure from regional allies, according to detailed accounts by major US media outlets.