News articles from 28 February 2026 : 09:10
Khamenei’s death opens uncertain chapter for Iran’s entrenched theocracy
Iran enters a pivotal transition following Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death, as clerical elites and the powerful IRGC maneuver to preserve the Islamic Republic.
US women's basketball player in Israel shares panic in footage of Iranian counterattack on Jerusalem
Former NCAA champion Destiny Littleton documented her harrowing escape to bomb shelters as Iranian missiles and drones struck Jerusalem, where she plays professional basketball.
Voice of America pushes Trump’s message inside Iran as regime clamps down on communications: reports
VOA Persian service reportedly continues broadcasting inside Iran despite regime communication restrictions, covering "Operation Epic Fury" and Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death.
Iran goes dark amid 'regime paranoia', blackout follows Israeli, US strikes on compound
Iran's internet connectivity flatlined at 1% after strikes on a Tehran regime compound, marking one of the world's rare wartime national blackouts according to global internet monitors.
Mamdani's response to Trump's Iran strike sparks conservative backlash: 'Rooting for the ayatollah'
NYC socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces conservative backlash after condemning Trump's Iran strike that killed Ayatollah Khamenei, calling it an illegal war.
Iranian media confirms death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iranian media confirms death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iranians celebrate worldwide after supreme leader is killed in Israeli strikes
Coordinated strikes killed Iran's Khamenei, and citizens celebrated across the world, waving flags and chanting about freedom after decades of oppression.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, religious cleric who ruled Iran for decades, killed in strikes
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who reigned as Iran’s supreme leader for the past 36 years, was killed in a sweeping U.S. and Israeli attack on the country Saturday.
Iran vows 'decisive' self defense at UN after Trump kills supreme leader in Operation Epic Fury
Iran's U.N. ambassador condemned U.S. strikes that killed Supreme Leader Khamenei, calling attack a sovereignty violation at Security Council meeting.
MIKE DAVIS: Why Trump's Iran strike was necessary and lawful
Mike Davis discusses presidential war powers and constitutional authority for military action without congressional approval in various international contexts.
US Olympic hockey hero Jack Hughes opens up about support for women's team amid backlash over Trump's joke
Jack Hughes defended the U.S. men's hockey team's support for women's players after backlash over their response to President Donald Trump's joke during a gold medal call.
Concerns rise over DHS shutdown in shadow of Iran strikes: 'Now would be a good time' to end it
Lawmakers and DHS sound the alarm over unpaid agency employees as homeland security comes into focus after Trump and Netanyahu's Iran strikes.
Details on weapons used in Iran strike
NBC News’ Courtney Kube reports on the ‘suicide’ drones used in the U.S. attack on Iran.
LISA DAFTARI: Trump didn’t start a war, he ended one. And Iranians are celebrating
After 47 years of suffocation, Iranian people seize their own destiny as celebrations stretch from Tehran to Los Angeles in unprecedented moment of hope.
Gas prices likely to rise after attack in Iran
Analysts tell NBC News’ Allie Canal that oil prices could jump as much as $20 a barrel driving gas prices up if there is widespread disruption in the Middle East.
Key military sites targeted inside Iran as part of coordinated US-Israeli strikes
The U.S. and Israel targeted military and nuclear sites in airstrikes. Israeli strikes also killed more than 40 Iranian leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.