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US, Israel war on Iran
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US-Israel war on Iran: everything you need to know from China’s reaction to what’s next

From what’s next for Iran after Khamenei’s death to China’s reaction, here’s everything you need to know about the ongoing crisis in the Middle East

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Mourners react following the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran on March 1, 2026. Photo: EPA
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We have put together stories from our coverage of US and Israel’s war on Iran. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.

1. 5 takeaways from the first 2 days of US-Israel war against Iran

Amid escalating US-Israeli strikes and Iranian retaliation, casualties emerge, oil spikes and global geopolitics face major shocks.

2. Why China’s ties with Iran will endure despite death of Khamenei

A satellite image shows black smoke rising and heavy damage at Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s compound. Photo: Reuters
A satellite image shows black smoke rising and heavy damage at Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s compound. Photo: Reuters

China has strongly condemned the killing of the Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which has left Tehran in turmoil and the Middle East facing a major regional escalation.

3. Iran strikes day 3: markets open with sharp sell-off in futures and Asian shares

US Dow futures dropped 400-570 points overnight, S&P 500 futures were down 1 per cent, while Nasdaq futures were down more than 1 per cent as the United States and Israel’s military campaign against Iran continued on Monday.

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