U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday (February 28, 2026) that Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was dead, after Israel and the United States launched an attack of unprecedented scale aimed at bringing down the Islamic republic. Cheers could be heard on Tehran's streets after reports of the death of Mr. Khamenei, Iran's paramount leader since 1989, as plumes of black smoke hovered over the Pasteur district where he usually resides, witnesses told AFP. "Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead," Mr. Trump said on his Truth Social network. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier said there were "many signs that this tyrant is no longer alive". Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had earlier told NBC News that Mr. Khamenei was alive "as far as I know", adding that "all high-ranking officials are alive".

रिपोर्ट में दावा किया गया है कि IRGC के भीतर मौजूद शीर्ष कमांड स्ट्रक्चर खामेनेई के उत्तराधिकारी के नाम पर रविवार, 1 मार्च की सुबह तक मुहर लगाने की कोशिश में है. इधर खबरों के अनुसार दिवंगत सर्वोच्च नेता के बेटे मोजतबा खामेनेई को ईरान का नया सर्वोच्च नेता नामित किया जा सकता है. सूत्रों के अनुसार, अमेरिका और इज़राइल के संयुक्त हवाई हमलों के चलते मौजूदा हालात इतने अस्थिर हैं कि ईरान की संवैधानिक संस्था ‘विशेषज्ञों की परिषद' (Assembly of Experts) की बैठक बुलाना फिलहाल संभव नहीं है. ईरान के संविधान के मुताबिक, सुप्रीम लीडर का चयन 88 वरिष्ठ धार्मिक विद्वानों वाली यही परिषद करती है. सूत्रों का कहना है कि उन्हें डर है कि अमेरिकी और इज़राइली हमलों का अगला निशाना सैन्य और कमांड सेंटर्स हो सकते हैं.

Not since the 1996 World Cup semi-final against Sri Lanka has India faced such a knockout match in an ICC tournament at Eden Gardens. Roston Chase could be West Indies’ best bet as he has the ability to take the ball away from the left-handers and India have plenty in their line-up. This will also be a contest of two of the most powerful six-hitting teams in the tournament — India have smashed 63 to the West Indies’ 66. Also Read Varun Chakravarthy eyes turnaround in crucial T20 World Cup Eden clash“We feel the West Indies play a risk-reward game of high proportion. “...Let me tell you, all my soldiers are ready to take down Goliath tomorrow,” West Indies coach Daren Sammy said.

लेखक के बारे में अभिजात शेखर आजाद अभिजात शेखर आजाद नवभारत टाइम्स डिजिटल में असिस्टेंट न्यूज़ एडिटर हैं, जिन्हें पत्रकारिता में 16 वर्षों से अधिक का गहन अनुभव है। वे अंतरराष्ट्रीय राजनीति (International Politics), वैश्विक कूटनीति (Global Diplomacy) और रक्षा रणनीति (Defense Strategy) के विशेषज्ञ माने जाते हैं।अभिजात ने अपने करियर में अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति चुनाव, रूस-यूक्रेन युद्ध और मध्य पूर्व (Middle East) के भू-राजनीतिक संकटों का सूक्ष्म विश्लेषण किया है। उनकी विशेषज्ञता केवल समाचार रिपोर्टिंग तक सीमित नहीं है, बल्कि वे जटिल अंतरराष्ट्रीय संबंधों को भारतीय दर्शकों के लिए सरल और प्रभावी ढंग से समझाने के लिए जाने जाते हैं।प्रमुख उपलब्धियां और विशेषज्ञता:रक्षा और सैन्य विश्लेषण: राफेल डील से लेकर अत्याधुनिक मिसाइल टेक्नोलॉजी और वैश्विक शक्ति संतुलन पर सैकड़ों विश्लेषणात्मक लेख।चुनाव कवरेज: कई भारतीय लोकसभा चुनावों और प्रमुख वैश्विक चुनावों की ग्राउंड और संपादकीय रिपोर्टिंग।पुरस्कार: पत्रकारिता में उत्कृष्टता के लिए दो बार प्रतिष्ठित ENBA अवार्ड से सम्मानित।इंटरव्यू: वैश्विक नीति निर्माताओं, पूर्व राजनयिकों और रक्षा विशेषज्ञों के साथ विशेष संवाद।अभिजात का लक्ष्य वैश्विक घटनाओं के पीछे छिपे 'असली कारणों' को उजागर करना है, ताकि पाठक केवल खबर न पढ़ें, बल्कि उसके दूरगामी प्रभावों को भी समझ सकें।... और पढ़ें

Ahmad Vahidi, a seasoned military leader, inherits command at a critical moment as Tehran navigates a rapidly escalating security environment. Ahmad Vahidi is a long-time figure within Iran’s security establishment and one of the country’s most experienced military strategists. A founding member of the IRGC, Vahidi previously commanded the Quds Force, the external operations arm responsible for Iran’s regional military networks and later served as defence minister. With the country’s political and military hierarchy disrupted, Vahidi’s role will be crucial in shaping both defensive strategies and potential retaliatory actions. A Region on EdgeThe rapid changes in Iran’s military leadership underscore the volatile security landscape in the Middle East.

Following reports of the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, senior official Ali Larijani has been tasked with overseeing the country’s wartime contingency planning and safeguarding its political institutions. Larijani, 67, serves as head of the Supreme National Security Council, the key body coordinating Iran’s defence and foreign policy strategies. This elevated role positions Larijani as the central figure in Iran’s immediate strategic and political response during a period of extreme volatility. The Road AheadWith Khamenei reportedly deceased, all eyes are now on Ali Larijani. His extensive political experience, military background, and control over national security matters make him a leading candidate for the next Supreme Leader.

Less than 40 hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi left Israel, India was confronted with a familiar but challenging diplomatic test. After speaking with Israel Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar in the afternoon, he said he reiterated “India’s call for dialogue and diplomacy to de-escalate tensions”. The attack came when Iran was engaged in negotiations and Oman had indicated that a deal was within reach. Then, too, Delhi had called for “no alternative to dialogue and diplomacy to address and resolve the multiple conflicts in the region”. In both theatres, India’s approach hinges on strategic autonomy: avoiding public censure, preserving relationships across divides, and insulating core interests.

Similarly, air tickets from Bengaluru and Chennai are also selling at much higher prices than usual, said travel operators. Anil Punjabi, chairman of the Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI), eastern region, told Metro: “Airfares to Calcutta have increased because of the cricket craze. Kamal Raza, general manager of Lalit Great Eastern, told Metro that the demand for rooms was “very high”. Some of the guests are spending the entire weekend here,” said Pramode Bhandari, area general manager, The Park Kolkata. Kenilworth hotel general manager Rodney Mendes said there is an uptick in the number of guests every time Eden hosts an India match.

Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant banged in five after letting Mohammedan Sporting take a surprise lead in an ISL-12 match at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday. Lalthankima had given Mohammedan Sporting the lead in the 12th minute. ADVERTISEMENTRobson’s muscle injury a few minutes before half-time would, however, sour the mood in the Bagan camp. Hopefully he can play in the next game,” Bagan coach Sergio Lobera said at the post-match news conference. A centre from the right and Mohammedan Sporting goalkeeper Subhajit Bhattacharjee spilled Cummings’s header.

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After three decades, Eden Gardens is set to host a World Cup knockout match featuring India, and Calcutta is bubbling with anticipation. On the eve of the clash, Eden Gardens looked resplendent in festive colours. Vendors outside reported brisk sales of Team India jerseys as supporters soaked in the build-up. “We saw a strong partnership between Holder and Rutherford against South Africa in this World Cup. An avid football follower, Sarkar added that an India match at Eden was reason enough to switch sporting loyalties for the day.

Abesh Chandra Sinha Choudhury was one such traveller, stranded in London after his flight from Heathrow to Dubai on Saturday night was cancelled. ADVERTISEMENTSinha Choudhury, a lawyer, had arrived in London on February 27 and was initially scheduled to return on March 5. He brought forward his return, booking an Emirates flight in business class for an additional ₹70,000, according to his travel agent. I have checked out of my hotel too,” Sinha Choudhury told Metro from London on Saturday evening, Calcutta time. “Due to multiple regional airspace closures, Emirates has temporarily suspended all operations to and from Dubai,” the airline said.

The missiles fired by Israel and the US hit multiple Iranian cities, including several leadership sites in Tehran. The US president, Donald Trump, said his aim was to eliminate the alleged threat posed by Iran to America, its troops, and its allies. When the bombs stop, the people of Iran, Mr Trump said, would be able to reclaim their government from the current leaders. Unsurprisingly, if Iran believes that the very existence of the Islamic republic is at stake, it will not hold back. ADVERTISEMENTMr Trump claimed that his bombing campaign against Iran in June 2025 had decimated the country’s nuclear capabilities.

Iranian state media on Sunday said the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was dead. The confirmation came after President Donald Trump took to social media late on Saturday to announce the assassination. Iranian state television and the state-run IRNA news agency however did not report a cause of death for the 86-year-old. "Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead," Trump wrote in a social media post. Ali Larijani, the secretary of Iran's National Security Council, said Saturday that Israel and America will "regret their actions."