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The BBC graphic error popped up on a lunchtime broadcast map of divided Cyprus, spotlighted by an Iranian drone strike on RAF Akrotiri and intercepted threats. UK Defence Secretary John Healey noted Iranian missiles aimed toward Cyprus, with PM Keir Starmer greenlighting US base use for strikes. Journalist Andrew Neil quipped 'Woke interns can’t spell,' sparking thousands of likes, personal anecdotes like a past 'Queen lays a reef' caption, and memes blending humor with gripes over the publicly funded network.

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A bold red map label turned 'Cyprus' into 'CYRPUSUS' right as tensions boiled over in the Mediterranean. Viewers couldn't resist the laugh amid serious news.

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Social media posts allege that Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei possessed a $200 billion fortune and owned properties in Venezuela, Syria, Dubai, the United Kingdom, and Spain, including hotels in Madrid, Marbella, and Palma de Mallorca used by his children. Users debate the veracity of these claims, with some calling for asset seizure for the Iranian people and others dismissing them as propaganda following his death.

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Iran launched over 300 missiles and drones starting late February 28 into March 1, targeting civilian sites across the Gulf including Dubai International Airport, Zayed International Airport, Jebel Ali Port, and hotels like the Burj Al Arab. The strikes responded to U.S. and Israeli attacks that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and over 200 others in Iran. The UAE reported three deaths and 58 injuries, closed its Tehran embassy, and shut its stock market, while Gulf states issued a joint statement reserving the right to respond and international leaders urged de-escalation amid airport disruptions and evacuations.

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Explosions lit up Dubai and Abu Dhabi skies as Iranian missiles slammed into airports and luxury hotels, leaving three dead and dozens injured amid the chaos.

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died on February 28, 2026, from U.S.-Israeli strikes on Tehran, sparking a tense succession fight where Ali Larijani, 67, has emerged as a leading candidate. A brigadier general during the Iran-Iraq War, ex-parliament speaker, and son of a grand ayatollah, Larijani earned his 1995 PhD from the University of Tehran on Kant while teaching philosophy and authoring books on Western thinkers. Online discussions lit up over this mix of hardline regime ties and scholarly pursuits, with reactions blending satire, memes, and reflections on the irony in Iran's turmoil.

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Ali Larijani stands out as a top contender to replace Iran's assassinated Supreme Leader—a former Revolutionary Guard fighter who wrote his PhD on Immanuel Kant's philosophy of mathematics.

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The dispute erupted when Spain's government refused U.S. forces permission to use Rota naval and Morón air bases for strikes on Iran, prompting at least 15 U.S. tanker aircraft to relocate late Sunday. Trump responded Tuesday by threatening a complete trade cutoff, insisting the U.S. needs nothing from Spain and could access the bases regardless. Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Defense Minister Margarita Robles cited international law and civilian protection, highlighting NATO divisions as allies like Germany and Senator Lindsey Graham pushed back while Portugal stepped in with base access.

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President Trump stood with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and declared Spain expendable, vowing to sever all trade ties amid a heated NATO rift.

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Social media posts feature humorous memes portraying Iraq watching Israel and Iran exchange attacks with popcorn in hand. The memes highlight Iraq's position as a spectator amid regional tensions involving Israel and Iran. Users react with laughter, emojis, and comments on the accuracy of these depictions.

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On November 18, X user Vivid Prowess posted a query to non-Israeli, non-Jewish followers asking their personal reasons for supporting Israel, paired with an Israeli flag image. The post garnered over 300,000 views, nearly 7,000 likes, and 3,600 replies by Thursday, featuring endorsements from figures like Brianna Wu citing strategic defense against radical ideologies and emotional ties to Jewish humanity. Responses highlighted shared values, democracy, biblical faith, historical duty, and personal stories, alongside sharp critiques amid polarized views on ongoing conflicts.

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What drives non-Israelis and non-Jews to back Israel? Vivid Prowess's viral X question exploded with 300,000 views and thousands of raw replies.

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Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, was elected Supreme Leader by Iran's Assembly of Experts following his father's death around February 28, 2026, amid reports of Israeli strikes on the assembly and nationwide protests. A Bloomberg investigation linked him to over a dozen upscale properties, including 11 homes on London's affluent Bishops Avenue bought for £73 million in 2013 and now worth more than £100 million, held through shell companies and tied to sanctioned figures. The disclosures have drawn calls for UK asset seizures to aid Iranian victims, contrasting the regime's wealth with domestic struggles, though officials dismiss the claims as unproven propaganda.

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Just days after U.S.-Israeli airstrikes killed Iran's long-time ruler Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, his son Mojtaba steps into the top role—while reports tie him to multimillion-pound homes on London's Billionaires' Row.

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Hezbollah fired multiple rockets, including at least six missiles, from Lebanon targeting Haifa and communities in northern Israel, marking the first such attack since the November 2024 ceasefire. Sirens sounded in Haifa and northern Israeli areas, with the Israeli Air Force intercepting at least one projectile while others fell in open areas. No injuries or damage were reported.

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Posted by @Celebrityhaze, the claim compared curvy, sun-kissed Persian women to Latinas, sparking follow-up images and questions like 'Do you agree?' Some cheered the images amid Iran tensions and hijab debates, while others called out non-Persian models from Israel or Turkey in the photos. Persian users pushed back with pride in their ancient heritage as descendants of Cyrus the Great, and critics questioned focusing on looks during reports of schoolgirls killed in strikes. Reactions mixed agreement from personal stories with rejections and concerns over stereotypes.

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A bikini photo post calling Persian women the 'Latinas of the Middle East' drew nearly 24,000 likes and millions of views on March 2.

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Senator Ted Cruz advocated for toppling Iran's mullahs by recognizing Iranians' right to overthrow the regime through organized resistance and Resistance Units inside Iran. He emphasized this approach over war or negotiations.

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Nigeria's Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) protested Sunday in Niger State after U.S.-Israeli airstrikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who led for 36 years. Members carried placards saying 'We Stand With Iran,' mourned his 'martyrdom,' and pledged support amid Iran's vows of retaliation. Similar marches drew hundreds in Kano and other northern cities, prompting police to boost security; online, many Nigerians criticized the focus on foreign issues while local banditry and kidnappings rage.

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Dozens of IMN members filled Niger State streets, waving Iranian flags and chanting against America and Israel in raw solidarity with Iran.

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Pahlavi praised expatriates for their massive February 14 protests and called for lobbying world leaders to back protesters, uphold Iran's territorial integrity, and protect civilians. The plea arrives as Iran reels from U.S. and Israeli airstrikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28, sparking celebrations and renewed unrest under the 'Lion and Sun Revolution' banner. While supporters plan marches like one in Amsterdam on March 7 and rally online with hashtags like #KingRezaPahlavi, critics question his leadership ties to his father's era, and U.S. officials doubt quick regime change due to opposition divisions.

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In a stirring video, Reza Pahlavi rallied Iran's diaspora as 'children of Arash,' urging them to pour every ounce of energy into toppling the regime amid Khamenei's death and ongoing strikes.

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The Leader of the Opposition appeared before an MP-MLA court in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, to address 2018 comments calling Amit Shah, then BJP president, a 'murder accused on bail'—a reference to charges Shah was acquitted of in 2014. Gandhi denied the charges, labeling the case 'political malice,' and the judge adjourned proceedings to March 9. Congress leaders called it vendetta politics, while supporters highlighted the massive turnout and Gandhi's view of his 32 cases as a 'medal.' BJP critics urged accountability amid the ongoing legal tensions between opposition and ruling party figures.

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Rahul Gandhi stepped into a Sultanpur courtroom today, facing crowds of cheering supporters after a long journey from Lucknow for an eight-year-old defamation case.

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Videos from March 3 show Iranians shouting 'This is the final battle, Pahlavi will return' from apartment windows, while opposition accounts claim IRGC-linked forces fired live rounds at homes to silence them. The protests, part of unrest since late 2025 driven by economic woes and recent strikes killing Supreme Leader Khamenei, have shifted to safer balcony actions. Exiled Reza Pahlavi urged minorities and the diaspora to push for regime change and equal rights, amid counter-chants from pro-regime crowds and state media claims of foreign plots.

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High-rise windows in Tehran lit up with chants for Reza Pahlavi's return, as tracer rounds streaked dangerously close on a tense night.

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Alon Ohel, a 24-year-old Israeli-Serbian pianist abducted by Hamas from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, performed publicly for the first time since his release in mid-October 2025. The emotional moment at Hostages Square drew cheers from a crowd waving yellow ribbons and Israeli flags, as Ohel played 'Song Without a Name' by Yehudit Ravitz, a melody he tapped during his ordeal. Released as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal, Ohel's return highlights Israel's efforts to free hostages, though three individuals—Ran Ben-On, Dror Or, and Sudthisak—remain in Gaza.

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After 775 days of captivity, freed pianist Alon Ohel returned to the keys at Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, playing the song that sustained him through Gaza's tunnels.

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In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Attorney General Pam Bondi dated Tuesday, Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed requested an investigation by December 1 into World Liberty Financial's compliance with anti-money laundering rules, sanctions, and governance. The demand stems from a September report by Accountable.US alleging the project sold $WLFI governance tokens to wallets linked to North Korea's Lazarus Group, a Russian sanctions-evasion stablecoin, Iran's NoBitex exchange, and the sanctioned mixer Tornado Cash. DT Marks DEFI LLC, controlled by Donald Trump and his family, holds 22.5 billion tokens and receives 75% of sales revenue, while the project lists Trump family members in prominent roles; World Liberty Financial maintains it has robust compliance measures with no evidence of wrongdoing.

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Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed have fired off a letter urging a federal probe into World Liberty Financial, the Trump family's crypto project, over alleged sales to North Korean hackers and sanctioned entities.

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Social media posts allege that Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei possessed a $200 billion fortune and owned properties in Venezuela, Syria, Dubai, the United Kingdom, and Spain, including hotels in Madrid, Marbella, and Palma de Mallorca used by his children. Users debate the veracity of these claims, with some calling for asset seizure for the Iranian people and others dismissing them as propaganda following his death.

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