Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's longest-serving autocrat known for brutal crackdowns on dissent and backing terror groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, has died in Tehran.

Multiple injuries were reported after a fire broke out at a Dubai hotel amid Iran's retaliatory strikes in the region. Dubai authorities contained the fire and urged calm.

Uncertainty surrounds Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following an Israeli-U.S. strike on Tehran that left his fortified compound heavily damaged.

Israeli airstrikes hit 500 Iranian targets including missile launchers and defense systems, severely degrading Iran's offensive military capabilities.

The Hezbollah terrorist organization has rebuilt capabilities despite a Lebanon ceasefire, and Iran's proxy network prepares a response to U.S.-Israel military operations.

Arab nations condemned Iranian missile strikes targeting their territories and U.S. bases in retaliation for joint U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran's leadership.

Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi calls U.S.-Israel strikes "humanitarian aid" and urges Iranian security forces to defect from Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's regime.

World leaders split over US-Israel strikes on Iran as Canada, Australia back action while France, Spain warn escalation risking wider regional war.

Israel launches Operation Roaring Lion with US strikes on Iran sites. Reports suggest Ali Shamkhani, key Khamenei adviser, killed in opening wave.

The United States joined Israel in launching preemptive strikes against Iran, escalating tensions in the Middle East as President Donald Trump confirmed "major combat operations" were underway.

The U.N. Human Rights Council cut off a video statement by Anne Bayefsky in which she criticized U.N. officials, including U.S.-sanctioned Francesca Albanese.

Eleven U.S. F-22 Raptor stealth fighters have reportedly been deployed to Israel's Ovda Air Base, marking America's first operational combat aircraft deployment.

An individual was arrested after a statue of the late United Kingdom Prime Minister Winston Churchill and the statue's base were graffitied in the U.K.

The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem authorized non-essential staff to leave as tensions continue to escalate ahead of a possible U.S. strikes on Iran.

NATO Orion-26 exercises face security breach as Swedish forces disrupt suspected Russian drone near French flagship Charles de Gaulle docked in Malmö, SVT reports.

Heidi Montag reveals she suffered hemorrhaging vocal cords which left her unable to speak for weeks, following her elimination from "The Masked Singer."

Actor Shia LaBeouf faces a new battery charge after an additional victim comes forward from the alleged Feb. 17 fight outside New Orleans R Bar during Mardi Gras.

Ali Larter celebrates turning 50 with a message about embracing aging and wellness. The "Landman" star shares her journey to self-acceptance in Hollywood.

Jon Taffer says GLP-1 weight loss medications are hurting restaurants by reducing how much customers eat and drink, making the industry challenging.

Rick Harrison of "Pawn Stars" warns of a critical silver shortage as the tech boom drives demand. He said his Las Vegas pawn shop is unable to keep silver bullion in stock.

Robert Carradine's cause of death has been revealed by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner after the "Revenge of the Nerds" star died at 71 on Feb. 23.

Merv Griffin and Johnny Carson's bitter talk show rivalry began in 1962 when both competed for NBC guests and studio space during their early careers.

Actor Dennis Quaid joined President Trump on stage in Corpus Christi, Texas, expressing his support and love for both his home state and the president.

Demi Moore goes viral with dramatic bob haircut transformation at Milan Fashion Week, trading signature long locks for sleek wet-look style at Gucci show.

Legendary singer Neil Sedaka died Friday at age 86. The rock icon behind hits like "Oh Carol" and "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" leaves a six-decade legacy.

Kristen Stewart divides internet with rambling ICE comments about Los Angeles culture, drawing both harsh criticism and passionate defense online.

Oklahoma country singer J.D. Graham was airlifted to a hospital after a serious interstate accident with a semitruck that broke his neck and back.