Some Iranians said on social media that they were privately mourning the supreme leader. But displays of exuberance broke out in cities across the country. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/world/middleeast/iran-khameni-celebrations.html Author : Farnaz Fassihi and Christiaan Triebert Publish date : 2026-03-01 06:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Congress is expected to vote on two resolutions that seek to block further military action, the latest test of a long-shot strategy to reassert lawmakers’ war powers. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/02/28/war-powers-congress-trump-iran/ Author : Theodoric Meyer, Noah Robertson Publish date : 2026-03-01 01:12:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Iran entered a new chapter Saturday after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed, abruptly ending more than three decades of authoritarian rule and setting in motion a leadership transition the regime has long prepared.A senior Arab diplomat told The Times of Israel that while Khamenei’s demise is a "massive blow" to the Islamic Republic, Tehran anticipated the possibility and took steps to withstand such a scenario."Mere survival, at this point, would be considered a victory," the diplomat said of the regime, according to the outlet, following U.S. and Israeli strikes across the country.A recent report from the Council on
As Iran’s second supreme leader, he brutally crushed dissent at home and expanded Iran’s footprint abroad, challenging Saudi Arabia for regional dominance. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/world/middleeast/ayatollah-ali-khamenei-dead.html Author : Alan Cowell and Farnaz Fassihi Publish date : 2026-03-01 03:32:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Khamenei may be dead — but war with Iran isn’t over. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/02/28/trump-iran-strikes-khamenei-war/ Author : David Ignatius Publish date : 2026-02-28 23:11:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Voice of America pushes Trump’s message inside Iran as regime clamps down on communications: reports
Voice of America’s (VOA) Persian-language service continued broadcasting inside Iran on Saturday despite sweeping communication restrictions imposed by the regime, a spokesperson confirmed to Fox News.VOA — the U.S. government-funded international broadcaster overseen by the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) — appeared to air Persian-language coverage of the U.S.-Israeli military campaign known as "Operation Epic Fury," the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, remarks from President Donald Trump, and other major developments.In a post on X, USAGM said VOA was amplifying President Donald Trump’s message about the operation across its global platforms, sharing images of his statement translated into
One of the world’s most vital maritime arteries saw a 70 percent drop in vessel traffic. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/world/middleeast/strait-of-hormuz-ship-traffic.html Author : Christiaan Triebert and Alexander Cardia Publish date : 2026-03-01 00:44:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The protest near the White House was among the demonstrations that erupted across the country after Israel and the United States launched strikes on Iran. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/02/28/dc-protest-israel-us-strike-iran/ Author : Jasmine Golden, Liam Scott Publish date : 2026-02-28 23:33:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
There is so much to say as an Iranian-American who has devoted my entire career to the promise of a moment like this. And now, it is finally here. Watching Iranians pour into the streets waving the lion‑and‑sun flag, singing old freedom songs and crying tears of disbelief feels surreal. These are people who have literally buried their children for a chance at freedom. Their joy is over a day they never thought they’d experience after 47 years of suffocation.It is hard to fathom a people so desperate for justice, so hungry for liberty, that they are cheering military strikes on
Maps show where U.S. and Israel have struck Iran, and where Iran has retaliated. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/world/middleeast/us-israel-iran-attack-maps.html Author : Lazaro Gamio, Samuel Granados, Josh Holder, Blacki Migliozzi, Pablo Robles, Helmuth Rosales, Elena Shao and Daniel Wood Publish date : 2026-02-28 22:40:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Your beloved cast-iron skillet is better for much more than savory dishes. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2026/02/28/cast-iron-skillet-dessert-recipes-brownie/ Author : Becky Krystal Publish date : 2026-02-28 15:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Women's tennis legend Martina Navratilova weighed in on the U.S-Israeli strikes against Iran Saturday. Navratilova, a frequent critic of President Donald Trump, labeled him a "psychopath" for the decision to attack Iran in a post on X. "OMG… Trump is a psychopath- he totally doesn’t give a damn how many people he is personally responsible for killing," Navratilova wrote in response to a post by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green criticizing Trump for the strike. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMNavratilova also expressed support for the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in a later post."That would be good news," she
The missile barrages highlight a shortage of bomb shelters in a country that has been preparing for war with Iran for decades. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/world/middleeast/israel-bomb-shelter-shortage-iran.html Author : Adam Rasgon Publish date : 2026-02-28 19:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Paramount’s Warner Bros. deal is seen by many as a win for conservatives seeking greater sway over the media — and raises new scrutiny over President Trump’s role in it. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/02/28/trump-paramount-warner-bros/ Author : Will Oremus, Liam Scott, Cat Zakrzewski, Scott Nover Publish date : 2026-02-28 11:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Four people were injured in a hotel fire in Palm Jumeirah area of Dubai after a loud explosion was reportedly heard as the Iranian regime launched retaliatory strikes in the Middle East.The Dubai Media Office, a government entity, said in a statement Saturday that the site was secured and the fire had been contained."The safety and wellbeing of residents and visitors remain the highest priority. Authorities continue to take all necessary measures to safeguard the public. The public is urged to remain calm, rely solely on verified information from official sources, and refrain from circulating videos or images on social
A small stable of doctors gave V.I.P. medical services to the sex offender and the women around him. Some doctors bent or broke the ethical rules of their profession. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/us/jeffrey-epstein-doctors.html Author : David A. Fahrenthold, Azeen Ghorayshi and Maggie Astor Publish date : 2026-02-28 17:15:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
As North Vietnamese troops closed in, he was the last Marine to board the last helicopter out of Saigon. “He was a model leader,” said one who served with him. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2026/02/28/juan-valdez-dead-last-marine-vietnam/ Author : Harrison Smith Publish date : 2026-02-28 12:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The first missile in the U.S. arsenal used against Iranian targets in Saturday's pre-dawn strike was the Tomahawk, a long-range cruise missile launched from Navy ships and submarines.About half the length of a standard telephone pole, the Tomahawk flies at the speed of a commercial airliner and can carry a 1,000-pound warhead about the distance from Washington, D.C., to Miami.Fired from destroyers or submarines positioned hundreds of miles away, the missiles allow a president to respond rapidly to a crisis without sending pilots into contested airspace or deploying ground forces. ISRAEL TARGETS IRAN’S SUPREME LEADER IN SWEEPING STRIKES AS US JOINS
Governments around the world urged restraint after the United States and Israel launched a major assault, and Iran vowed retaliation. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/world/middleeast/iran-attacks-reaction.html Author : Jonathan Wolfe Publish date : 2026-02-28 15:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The U.S. launched “major combat operations in Iran,” President Donald Trump said, promising to destroy its missiles and give rise to a change in government. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/02/28/israel-strikes-iran-live-updates/ Author : Victoria Craw, Lior Soroka, Susannah George, Ellen Francis, Natalie Allison, Abbie Cheeseman, Mohamad El Chamaa Publish date : 2026-02-28 15:07:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers are on the cusp of working without pay, and there is no backup plan in place to ensure they don’t miss a check.During the longest government shutdown in history last year, the White House was able to shift around funding from the GOP’s "big, beautiful bill" to ensure that military service members were paid. But TSA workers won’t get the same treatment.Over 60,000 TSA workers are set to receive partial paychecks this week for the work they did before funding expired earlier this month. They won’t get another paycheck until Congress can land on a
The country is retaliating, and the Middle East is in crisis. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/briefing/us-israel-strike-iran.html Author : Lauren Jackson and Lara McCoy Publish date : 2026-02-28 12:32:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The president spoke to The Washington Post early Saturday after announcing that the U.S. had begun striking Iran to bring about regime change. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/02/28/trump-iran-war-regime-change-freedom/ Author : Natalie Allison, Tara Copp Publish date : 2026-02-28 12:23:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
President Donald Trump encouraged the Iranian people to take over their government once the United States and Israel finished "major combat operations" in Iran, marking a dramatic escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran.The U.S. and Israel launched the joint attack just after 9 a.m. local time in what the Pentagon has dubbed "Operation Epic Fury."In video remarks posted to Truth Social, Trump addressed the Iranian people directly and told them to "seize control of destiny.""The hour of your freedom is at hand. Stay sheltered. Don't leave your home. It's very dangerous outside. Bombs will be dropping everywhere. When we
Explosions resounded in Tehran as President Trump said that the United States had begun a large assault. Air-raid sirens blared in Israel, which also said it was striking Iran. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02/28/world/iran-strikes-trump Author : The New York Times Publish date : 2026-02-28 10:11:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.