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Thousands march worldwide in solidarity with Palestine, Iran on al-Quds Day

Despite war, al-Quds Day marches in Tehran saw thousands protest, voicing anger against Israel and the US.

US’s Hegseth claims new Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei injured

Pete Hegseth's remarks come a day after Khamenei pledged to keep fighting in first statement since he was named leader.

The ‘bad leader’ trap

Turning leaders into symbols of evil makes intervention easy to justify and its consequences easy to ignore.

Oil stays above $100 a barrel amid Iran’s stranglehold on Strait of Hormuz

Energy markets remain on tenterhooks as the prospect of prolonged war in the Middle East grows.

Iran envoy says Tehran will keep Strait of Hormuz open

Iran’s UN envoy Amir Saeid Iravani said Tehran will not close the Strait of Hormuz and remains committed to freedom.

How the war in Iran threatens food supply everywhere

This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Up until the end of February, a steady flow of ships bound for destinations across the world would pass daily through the Strait of Hormuz. A narrow…

Netanyahu says Israel ‘stronger than ever’ in first speech since Iran war

Prime minister says US-Israeli war prevented Iran from moving its nuclear and ballistic projects underground.

Iran vows to make Trump pay for ‘grave miscalculation’ if US escalates war

Ali Larijani responds to US threat to hit Iran's power infrastructure, saying the 'whole region will go dark'.

Iran’s New Supreme Leader (Sort Of) Speaks Out

Mojtaba Khamenei issues first message as Supreme Leader, but doesn’t appear in person.

Iran’s president sets terms to end the war: Is an off-ramp in sight?

Iran is asking for 'reparations' and a guarantee that the US and Israel will not attack in the future.

US military ‘not ready’ to escort oil ships through Hormuz, official says

Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei says strait should remain closed as Donald Trump claims US benefits from high oil prices.

Dubai: British tourist facing up to two years in prison over footage of missiles

The tourist, who was not named, is among 21 others who have been charged under UAE cybercrime laws, according to legal advocacy group Detained in Dubai.

Iran’s new supreme leader issues first statement

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued his first statement since being appointed.

The Cost of a Few Weeks of the Iran War Would Have Saved a Million Lives Via USAID

The Pentagon spent more than $11 billion on the Iran War in its first six days. A few weeks of this would have fully funded USAID.

Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei issues first statement as Supreme Leader amid war

The newly appointed supreme leader delivers a defiant speech, pledging that Iran will keep fighting.

France walks ‘fine line’ as US-Israel war on Iran escalates

President Macron has criticised the onslaught and questioned the war's legality but ultimately blamed Iran.

UN Security Council adopts resolution condemning Iran’s attacks in the Gulf

UN Security Council draft resolution demanding Iran end its attacks on Gulf nations was cosponsored by 135 countries.

Three brothers arrested in Norway over bomb attack on US embassy in Oslo

Three Norwegian citizens with Iraqi heritage arrested as investigators probe possible foreign state involvement.

How Putin Views Trump’s War in Iran

Russia’s President is profiting from rising oil prices, but he’s also facing a hard new reality: he’s no longer the lead disruptor of the postwar global order.

Trump says Iran war to end ‘soon’ as Israel claims no time limit

US president hails war progress as Iran continues to block Hormuz Strait and launch attacks across the region.

UN warns of widening crisis as Israeli attacks displace 750,000 in Lebanon

UN humanitarian chief says mass displacement accelerating as Lebanon's shelters are already overcrowded, lack resources.

12 days: How 2025 Iran blueprint trapped US, Israel in longer war

Unlike the truce from last year's 12-day war, "decapitation" strikes have locked US and Israel in a war of attrition.

Iran welcome to compete in FIFA World Cup, Trump tells Infantino

FIFA's Infantino says US president 'reiterates that the Iranian team is welcome' to participate in the tournament.

Iran’s strategic patience tactic failed, what comes next could be far worse

Restraint didn't prevent war; new Iranian leadership may now look to much more dangerous approach to build a deterrent.

N Korea ‘respects’ Iran’s selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader

North Korean Foreign Ministry spokesperson condemns the US and Israel's 'unlawful military attack against Iran'.

Mojtaba Khamenei injured but still functioning as Iran’s leader, source says

The Iranian Regime Doubles Down

Trump was hoping for an Iranian Delcy Rodríguez. Instead he may have produced an Iranian Kim Jong Un.

WATCH: Waymo vehicle stops inside railway crossing gate

Waymo says there were no passengers onboard a self-driving car that was seen stopped between train tracks and a crossing gate at a railroad crossing in Austin, Texas, as a train went past.

WATCH: Teenage pilot lands plane on Florida street

A 19-year-old pilot made an emergency landing in the middle of a busy road in Jupiter, Florida, after the plane he was flying lost power.

Iran War Is Both “Very Complete” and Also in Its “Most Intense Day.” Welcome to Trump Admin’s Iran Doublethink.

On any topic related to the Iran War, the Trump admin can't go more than 10 seconds without directly contradicting itself.

Explosions, Black Rain, and Dead Birds: Waking Up to War in Tehran

An Iranian citizen describes life on the ground in Tehran in the wake of the bombing of oil depots outside the capital city.

WATCH: Investigation into potential terror attack outside NYC mayor's home

Two improvised explosive devices brought to a counterprotest outside Gracie Mansion in New York City are being investigated as "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism," officials said.

WATCH: Long security lines amid TSA staffing shortages, partial government shutdown

With the spring break travel rush underway, travelers across the country are facing longer wait times at security checkpoints due to a TSA staffing shortage linked to the partial government shutdown.

Pete Hegseth vows ‘most intense day’ of US strikes against Iran

Pete Hegseth says Donald Trump controls the pace of the war, but acknowledges that Israel has its own objectives.

WATCH: Growing trend of young girls using makeup

The Wall Street Journal reported brands are now marketing products specifically to children as young as 3 years old.

'The streets are emptier than ever': Iranians describe life as US escalates war

Iranians expressed fear and uncertainty as the United States and Israel intensified their bombing campaign against Iran.

WATCH: Second-graders channel Benson Boone for school talent show

Eight-year-old Beckham and friends choreographed a dance to a mashup of “Sorry I’m Here for Someone Else,” “Mr. Electric Blue” and “Beautiful Things.”

WATCH: Tornado threat from Texas to Great Lakes

Some 50 million Americans are on alert for potentially damaging storms, including possible tornadoes.

Iran war: What is happening on day 11 of US-Israel attacks?

Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rally in Tehran to show their support for the new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.

WATCH: Gen Z turn to 'grandma hobbies' to fight screen time

ABC News' Danny New profiles some people who are embracing old-school activities when it comes to fun.

Iran war may end ‘pretty quickly’: What Trump told Republicans

US president highlighted what he described as the successes of Operation Epic Fury against Iran in his latest speech.

Iranians rally to welcome Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader

Some Iranians took to the streets of downtown Tehran to show their support for Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader.

Iran war live: Trump says conflict will be over soon; 40 killed in Tehran

US-Israeli strike kills 40 in Tehran as Iranian counterattacks target Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.

Trump says US-Israeli war on Iran will be over ‘very soon’

US president speaks in Florida after a call with Putin, who said he wanted to be 'helpful' on Middle East war.

Everything from the last week of everything is gambling now

Kalshi is facing backlash from its own users after a class action lawsuit was filed last week alleging it failed to pay out as promised for wagers regarding when Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah ​Ali Khamenei would leave or be removed from office. Khamenei wa…

World reacts to appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s supreme leader

New supreme leader receives support from Oman, Iraq, Yemen's Houthis, while the US and Israel make threats.

Trump slams Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment as Iran projects defiance

US president, who had warned against selecting Mojtaba Khamenei to lead Iran, says new supreme leader may not 'last'.

Who is Iran’s new supreme leader?

Mojtaba Khamenei replaces his assassinated father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

What is the US endgame in Iran, as the war escalates?

As strikes continue across Iran, US President Trump has articulated shifting goals. But how likely are they?

What to know about Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

The son of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will now leader Iran through the biggest crisis in the country's modern history.

Franz Ferdinand “Nauseous and Furious” After IDF’s Use of “Take Me Out”

The band’s 2004 hit was used in an Israeli Defense Forces propaganda video this weekend

Trump says Australia has ‘taken care of’ some Iranian women footballers

Players' union FIFPRO expressed serious concerns for team after criticism for not singing anthem before first match.

Iran’s authorities showcase continuity as they back new leader during war

The IRGC says its forces are ready to 'fully obey and sacrifice for the divine commands' after new supreme leader named.

How AI is turning the Iran conflict into theater

This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. “Anyone wanna host a get together in SF and pull this up on a 100 inch TV?”  The author of that post on X was referring t…

Israel strikes Hezbollah financial institutions as Lebanon calls for talks

Israel strikes Al-Qard al-Hasan branches; Lebanese president says ready to resume negotiations to halt escalation.

Iran may be activating sleeper cells, alert says

The U.S. has intercepted encrypted communications believed to have originated in Iran that may serve as “an operational trigger” for “sleeper assets."

As Khamenei son takes over, Nigerian Shias mourn Iran’s old supreme leader

In northern Nigeria, Shias see new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei as a 'continuation of his father’s resistance'.

Iranians celebrate as Mojtaba Khamenei named new supreme leader

Supporters across Iran gathered to celebrate after Mojtaba Khamenei was named the country’s new supreme leader.

‘Reprehensible’: New wave of Iranian missiles, drones target Gulf nations

Gulf states lambast Iran for its continued strikes on their territories, with Qatar urging all sides to de-escalate.

WATCH: Couple's love story begins and blossoms at an airport Chili's

A Texas couple got engaged at the very place where they met, but this time it came with a red carpet and music from a cellist.

Trump Is Panicking Over the Threat of $5 Gasoline and Rampant Inflation

Donald Trump is watching the GOP's midterm chances go up in an expensive fireball, as gasoline prices and inflation surge due to Iran.

A measles surge, AI in warfare and accelerated global warming

Why measles cases are rising in the U.S., how artificial intelligence is shaping warfare, and what accelerated global warming means for the world

Iran attacks Israel, Gulf states, after naming new leader on Day 10 of war

The price of crude oil briefly neared $120 a barrel Monday as Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei the supreme leader and then launched new attacks at Israel and Gulf states.

WATCH: Travelers stuck in long lines amid TSA staffing shortages, partial gov shutdown

Travelers are being advised to arrive at airports three to four hours prior to their flight to allow for extra screening time.

Iran war: What is happening on day 10 of US-Israel attacks?

Mojtaba Khamenei has been selected as Iran’s new supreme leader. Attacks continue and oil prices have spiked.

Mojtaba Khamenei chosen to succeed his father as supreme leader of Iran; AP explains

Franz Ferdinand Condemn IDF’s Use of ‘Take Me Out’ as ‘Vile Arrogance’

The band's 2003 hit appeared in a propaganda video the Israeli Defense Forces posted over the weekend

Iran’s IRGC backs Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has pledged allegiance to Mojtaba Khamenei, the country's new supreme leader.

WATCH: Mojtaba Khamenei chosen as Iran's next supreme leader

Iran just named a new supreme leader, the late Ayatollah Khamenei's 56-year-old son, Mojtaba Khamenei. President Trump said just days ago that Khamenei's son would be an "unacceptable choice."

WATCH: 4 killed Friday from tornadoes in Michigan

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency in several counties.

Iran war live: Mojtaba Khamenei named supreme leader, Israel bombs Tehran

Iran’s military and political leaders pledge allegiance to Mojtaba Khamenei as US-Israeli attacks continue.

Iran names Ayatollah Khamenei’s son as new leader after father’s killing

Iranian state television has announced that the Assembly of Experts has chosen Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader.

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?

Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father's hardline policies.

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader amid war?

Mojtaba Khamenei has succeeded his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in joint US-Israel attacks.

Israel’s Mossad relies on US cover and security rot for Iran strikes

The Israeli intelligence agency counts on unconditional US cover and adversary lapses for its assassination policy.

Israel escalates attacks across Lebanon as two soldiers killed

Israeli military confirms first fatalities in Lebanon a week after fighting resumes with Hezbollah.

Amid escalation, Iran religious scholars signal new leader to be named soon

'Some obstacles have to be removed' and selection must be undisputed inside government, Assembly of Experts members say.

Where Is the Iran War Headed?

Robin Wright on President Trump’s reckless war of choice, launched with no advance approval by Congress or warning to American taxpayers—and no visible or thoughtful endgame.

Iran’s Assembly of Experts says consensus reached on Khamenei’s successor

Officials say a candidate has been picked based ⁠on late supreme leader's advice that he should be 'hated by the enemy'.

Israeli attack on hotel in Lebanon’s Beirut kills four

Israel says it targeted key commanders of Iran's elite Quds Force of the IRGC but did not name them.

WATCH: Why there's no place like the OZ Museum

Clint Stueve discusses the Kansas museum dedicated to all things "Wizard of Oz," which opened in 2003.

Iranian authorities warn against ‘fifth column’, as no signs of war abating

Intelligence Ministry renews call to report any suspicious activity through phone calls, messaging services.

How Iran Could Retaliate Around the World

The regime is weakened but has very little to lose.

Hezbollah, Israeli troops clash on the ground in eastern Lebanon’s Bekaa

Lebanese Health Ministry says at least 12 people killed, 33 wounded in Israeli air raids on the town of Nabi Chit.

Indonesian president’s US ties questioned amid public anger over Iran war

Calls at home for leader of the world's largest Muslim nation to distance from Washington amid US-Israel war on Iran.

Brawl breaks out at NYC vigil for slain Iranian tyrant Ayatollah Ali Khamenei