A Hezbollah supporter carries a portrait of the late Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a demonstration in Beirut on Sunday. EPA

CommentAyatollah Ali Khamenei's legacy is one of an Iran in ruins

The former supreme leader repeatedly obstructed initiatives that might have brought the regime into a more peaceful accommodation with both its own people and the wider world

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Tehran to launch 'fire and revenge' after Ayatollah's death, analysts predict

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AnalysisCan a Venezuela scenario develop in Iran with Khamenei eliminated?

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Egypt's economy in crisis as financial turmoil grips region

Economy

Medvedev and tennis stars impacted by airspace closure could miss Indian Wells

Tennis

Oil jumps as Iran conflict risks supply disruption

Energy

Trump warns of more US casualties but vows to continue Operation Epic Fury in Iran

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US helicopters fly over Erbil International Airport in Iraq on Sunday. Reuters

AnalysisUS troops attacked in Erbil as Iraqi militants weigh up options

Political considerations may keep some factions quiet during US-Iran war, experts say

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Strait of Hormuz in focus as Iran attacks expose Gulf energy transport risks

Energy

Israel to 'escalate' Iran attacks as war engulfs region

MENA

Iran internet blackout continues with no end in sight

Technology

Why supersonic boom of UAE's Thaad defences can be heard for more than 100km

MENA

Trump's war powers under congressional scrutiny amid Iran strikes

US

Three US troops killed and five seriously injured in Iran operations

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The Thaad missile system sought by Saudi Arabia in a $15 billion deal, according to the US Department of Defence. Reuters

Why supersonic boom of UAE's Thaad defences can be heard for more than 100km

High-speed interceptions at great height creating a 'canyoning effect' making them appear much closer, experts say

MENA

Trump's war powers under congressional scrutiny amid Iran strikes

US

Three US troops killed and five seriously injured in Iran operations

News

EditorialThe UAE will weather this storm

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