Lori Harvey Glows at the Ferragamo Fashion Show During Milan Fashion Week in Italy, Plus Kelly Osbourne, Harry Styles and More

Celebrities have been everywhere this week.Lori HarveyandParis Hiltonstep out at Milan Fashion Week in Italy, whileKelly OsbourneandHarry Stylesattend the 2026 BRIT Awards in Manchester, England. Meanwhile,Shakiraperforms in Mexico City.

Here are the best photos of celebs out and about this week. Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!

Fashionista

Lori Harvey glows at the Ferragamo fashion show during Milan Fashion Week in Italy on Feb. 28.

BRIT Awards

Kelly Osbourne flashes a smile at the 2026 BRIT Awards in Manchester, England, on Feb. 28.

Live Performance

Harry Styles performs during the 2026 BRIT Awards in Manchester, England, on Feb. 28.

Gucci Girl

Paris Hilton wears head-to-toe Gucci at Milan Fashion Week in Italy on Feb. 28.

Belting It Out

Shakira sings live at GNP Stadium in Mexico City on Feb. 27.

Cute Costars

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit(SVU)andOrganized CrimecostarsChristopher Meloni(left) andMariska Hargitay(right) attend the 76th Annual ACE Eddie Awards at UCLA's Royce Hall in Los Angeles on Feb. 27.

Broadway Besties

Adrien Brody(left) andTessa Thompson(right) pose during a photo call forThe Fear of 13on Broadway at The James Earl Jones Theater in New York City on Feb. 27.

All Smiles

Audrey Nunameets a fan during the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 at Perth Stadium in Australia on Feb. 27.

Fierce Fashionistas

Alicia Keys(left) andBecky G(right) pose at the Ferrari fashion show during Milan Fashion Week at Piazza Vetra in Italy on Feb. 28.

Slithery Segment

Jerry O'Connellis seen with snakes from the upcoming Long Island Pet Expo during a segment ofGood Day New Yorkin New York City on Feb. 27.

Family Love

Kurt Russell(left) andWyatt Russell(right) visit The Empire State Building in New York City on Feb. 27.

Sister, Sister

Tallulah Willis(left) joins sisterScout Willis(right) for her "So Many Ways" single release party at Sound Factory in Los Angeles on Feb. 27.

When in Milan

Helena Christensenattends the Tod's fashion show during Milan Fashion Week in Italy on Feb. 27.

Promo Pals

Regé-Jean Page(left) andHalle Bailey(right) attend a special screening ofYou, Me & Tuscanyheld by Universal Studios at Regal LA Live in Los Angeles on Feb. 27.

Glowing Gal

Laura Harrierattends the Gucci show during Milan Fashion Week at Palazzo Delle Scintille in Italy on Feb. 27.

Gucci Gang

Sisters Paris and Nicky Hilton walk arm-in-arm in coordinating outfits out of the Gucci womenswear show during Milan Fashion Week on Feb. 27.

Industry Tastemakers

Elle Fanning supports Michelle Pfeiffer at the L.A. Tastemaker event for her upcoming showThe Madisonin Los Angeles on Feb. 27.

Legend on the Mic

Susan Sarandon takes the mic onstage at the Goya International Award 2026 photo call in Barcelona on Feb. 27.

Editorial Ready

Tyriq Withers gives the camera exactly what it wants during his walk and talk on Feb. 27 around Kansas City for his upcoming Colleen Hoover movie,Reminders of Him.

Classic Silhouette

Karlie Klossrocks a peplum fitted blazer to the Gucci womenswear show during Milan Fashion Week on Feb. 27.

Barry's Celebration

Kyle Cookeshows off his commitment to fitness at the Barry's 100th Studio Milestone Celebration with Loud Luxury in New York City on Feb. 26.

Chic in Shades

Julianne Moorehas never looked more chic rocking the "Olsen tuck" as she arrives to the Gucci womenswear show during Milan Fashion Week on Feb. 27.

Happy Cillian

Cillian Murphylooks happy to take the stage at thePeaky BlindersQ&A in London on Feb. 27.

Quick Sip

Taylor Tomlinsontakes a sip of her non-alcoholic Seedlip cocktail while on the red carpet for the special premiere of Netflix'sProdigalDaughter,hosted by Seedlip, on Feb. 26.

Hypnotized

Meagan Goodrocks a hypnotizing patterned fit to the NAACP Image Awards Fashion Show in Los Angeles on Feb. 27.

Legs for Days

Julia Foxshows off her enviable legs in a black bodysuit and fur trench at the MAC x Sephora party in New York City on Feb. 26.

King of the Traitors

TraitorschampionRob Rauschshows off his crown in a campaign with KIND snacks.

Animal Ensemble

Priyanka Chopra Jonasis embracing her wild side in skins and fur on the streets of New York City on Feb. 27.

Inner Child

Bella Hadidis all smiles on a carousel at the Miss Sixty presentation during the Milan Fashion Week on Feb. 27.

Best Buds

John Stamosembraces Nano at the 11th Annual Children's Hospital Los Angeles Make March Matter Kick-Off on Feb. 26.

Love Out Loud

Jelly Rollgives his wifeBunnie Xoa smooch at the Las Vegas stop of herStripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologeticbook tour on Feb. 26.

Gal with a Goblet

A chicGwyneth Paltrowenjoys a fancy glass at the Meiomi Club Noir VIP event in Vail, Colorado, on Feb. 26.

Fashion Week Fun

Kendall JennerandNicholas Galitzinemeet up at Emporio Armani's Power of You Fragrance party during Milan Fashion Week on Feb. 26.

Plus Pilaf

Demi Mooresports a blunt bob as she brings her beloved pup Pilaf to the Gucci show, where she greetsDonatella Versaceduring Milan Fashion Week on Feb. 27.

Eternal Supermodel

Kate Mossproves why she's a timeless style icon on the runway of the Gucci show during Milan Fashion Week on Feb. 27.

Looking Gucci

Romeo BeckhamandShawn Mendessit next to each other at the Gucci show during Milan Fashion Week on Feb. 27.

Mediterranean State of Mind

Alicia Keysbeams at the Sanremo Music Festival in Italy on Feb. 26.

Now Nominated

Kate Hudsonhas the mic at The Ankler's Prestige Junkie live event in Los Angeles on Feb. 26.

Crisp Clothes

Colman DomingoandJeffrey Wrightlook dapper together at the NAACP Image Awards Creative Honors in L.A. on Feb. 26.

Beloved Trophy

William Stanford Davis wins Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series forAbbott Elementaryat the NAACP Image Awards Creative Honors in L.A. on Feb. 26.

Ahoy, Matey!

Priyanka ChopraandJimmy Fallondress up as pirates for a bit onThe Tonight Showin New York City on Feb. 26.

Late Night Talking

Jon Hammshares a laugh withSeth MeyersonLate Nightin New York City on Feb. 26.

Bright as the Sun

Lisa Rinnapops in a bright yellow outfit while out in New York City on Feb. 26.

Proud Parent

Pierce Brosnancelebrates his sonParis' U.K. debut of his art collectionCollective Energyin London on Feb. 26.

Funny Guy

Monty Python'sEric Idlearrives at a special screening ofPaul McCartney: Man on the Runin Los Angeles on Feb. 26.

Horsing Around

Parks and RecreationcostarsRashida JonesandAziz Ansarireunite at a Lunar New Year celebration with KOKO and esea contemporary in London on Feb. 26.

Go with the Flower

Martha Stewartstops by the orchid sale at the New York Botanical Garden's Orchid Dinner in N.Y.C. on Feb. 26.

Two Much Talent

Regina Kingmoderates a conversation withChloé Zhaoat a Film Independent event in Los Angeles on Feb. 26.

On the Go

Whitney Portkeeps it casual while out shopping in Los Angeles on Feb. 26.

Husband Material

Ben Plattsupports hishusbandNoah Galvin at the opening of his off-Broadway showThe Reservoirin New York City on Feb. 24.

Future Tomorrow

Mark CubanandEmma Gredechat with Samsung Electronics America Chief Marketing Officer Allison Stransky at the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow: AI in Action Lab event in N.Y.C. on Feb. 26.

Speakers Up

Chevy Chasetalks at a Q&A after a screening of his documentaryI'm Chevy Chase and You're Notin Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Feb. 26.

Seated Smile

Zachary Leviappears onFox & Friendsin New York City on Feb. 26.

Fashion, a Love Story

Sarah Pidgeongives piercing eye contact as she attends the Prada fashion show during the Milan Fashion Week on Feb. 26.

Self-Love

Bella Hadidis all about self-love as she exits the Prada show in Milan, where she made her debut for the brand, on Feb. 26.

On the A-List

Penélope Cruzgives the camera a sultry smirk at the premiere ofThe Bride!in London's Leicester Square on Feb. 26.

Leading Man

Luke Newtonis spiffy as he attends the Boss fashion show during Milan Fashion Week on Feb. 26.

A Little Sweet Treat

Kendall Jennerstops for a sweet treat in Milan after the Emporio Armani fashion show on Feb. 26.

Hot Girl on the Move

Future Broadway starMegan Thee Stallionserves for the cameras as she touches down at the Cavalli show in Milan on Feb. 26.

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Yes, Man!

Jim Carreymakes an appearance during the 51st Cesar Film Awards held at l'Olympia on Feb. 26 in Paris.

An Actor Prepares

An unrecognizableWill Ferrellgets a big laugh out of Fortune Feimster while on the set ofThe Fifth Wheelin Los Angeles on Feb. 24.

Special Honors

Director John Davis poses withKate Hudsonahead of his Hands and Footprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre on Feb. 26 in Hollywood.

Special Guest

A smilingSamuel L. Jacksonmade a surprise appearance at John Davis' Hand and Footprint at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Feb 26.

Mother-Daughter Date Night

Maggie Gyllenhaaland her daughter Ramona Sarsgaard matched in all-black at the premiere ofThe Bride!in London on Feb. 26.

Smiles All Around

CostarsAnika Noni Roseand Carl Clemons-Hopkins are a gorgeous pair at the photo call for their new MTC play,The Balusters,at Manhattan Theatre Club Rehearsal Studios on Feb. 26 in New York City.

Dynamic Duo

Christian BaleandJessie Buckleyare arm-in-arm at the premiere ofThe Bride!at Cineworld Leicester Square on Feb. 26.

Double-Oh-Handsome

Pierce Brosnanlooks dapper as he attends the Paris Brosnan: Collective Energy private view, held by his son, at Claredon Fine Art on Feb. 26 in London.

Two of a Kind

Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russellattend SiriusXM's Front Row to promoteMonarch: Legacy of Monsterson Feb. 26 in New York City.

Keeping Close

Shailene Woodleysteps out hand-in-hand withThe Strangersactor Milo Callaghan while out and about during Milan fashion week on Feb. 26.

Hello, World

Julianne Houghwaves to onlookers as she walks the red carpet atThe Bride!world premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square on Feb. 26 in London.

Musical Pair

Mariah Careyshows support toAnderson .Paakat the premiere of his new movie,K-POPSheld at AMC The Grove 14 in Los Angeles on Feb. 25.

Triple Threat

Milla Jovovich, Adrian Grunberg and Isabel Myers attend the special premiere ofProtectorat AMC The Grove 14 on Feb. 25 in Los Angeles.

Big Release

Blake Cooper Griffin celebrates the release of his book,The Story of You: A Life Rewritten,at the Butcher's Daughter in West Hollywood on Feb. 25.

Girl Power

Venita Aspen, Amanda Batula and Lindsay Hubbard are an adorable trio at the Target x Roller Rabbit N.Y.C launch event on Feb 25.

Bringing the Sunshine

Kate Middletonlights up a rainy day with her smile while visiting a project supporting the well-being of children and young people in Powys, Wales, on Feb. 26.

For Good

Prince Harry and Meghan Marklevisit the World Central Kitchen, which coordinates aid for Gaza, in Amman, Jordan, on Feb. 26.

Leading Man

Jacob Elordiattends a special Netflix screening and Q&A of his filmFrankensteinin New York City on Feb. 25.

Lady in Red

Priyanka Choprarocks highlights, an all-red look and an eccentric hat in New York City on Feb. 25.

Girl Boss

Meghann Fahyis suited up at the Boss show during Fashion Week in Milan on Feb 26.

Hats Off

Morgan Freemandrops byThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonin New York City on Feb. 25.

Scream Stars

Screamfranchise veteransCourteney Cox,Skeet Ulrich,Neve Campbell,David ArquetteandMatthew Lillardreunite at the premiere ofScream 7in Los Angeles on Feb. 25.

You & I

Ava Phillippeand boyfriendDakota Brubakerhave a date night at theScream 7premiere in Los Angeles on Feb. 25.

Blonde Ambition

Anna Campgives an over-the-shoulder look at theScream 7premiere in Los Angeles on Feb. 25.

'Scream' Out

Mason GoodingandEmily Tostakeep close at theScream 7premiere in Los Angeles on Feb. 25.

Selfie Time

Mckenna Grace,Scott FoleyandMarika Domińczyksnap a selfie at theScream 7premiere in Los Angeles on Feb. 25.

Feelin' Good

Lizzobeams as she appears onLate Night with Seth Meyersin New York City on Feb. 25.

We'll Be Right Back

Seth MeyersandJake Shaneembrace for a photo during a commercial break onLate Night with Seth Meyersin New York City on Feb. 25.

Party Girls

Winnie HarlowandRachel Sennottpose together at the Frieze + STAUD Celebrate Frieze party in Los Angeles on Feb. 25.

Eternal Heartthrob

Orlando Bloomstops for a pic at the Frieze + STAUD Celebrate Frieze party in Los Angeles on Feb. 25.

Going for Gold

Oscar nomineeTeyana Taylorrocks blinding gold shades and jewelry in New York City on Feb. 25.

Walk About It

You Better Believe I'm Gonna Talk About ItauthorLisa Rinnakeeps warm in New York City on Feb. 25.

Winter White

Irina Shaykopts for a lacy all-white look at the 76th Sanremo Music Festival in Sanremo, Italy, on Feb. 26.

Couple Goals

Stacey WinklerandHenry Winklerhave an outing together at the premiere ofThe Napa Boysin Los Angeles on Feb. 25.

Shimmering Star

Riki Lindhomeattends the premiere ofThe Napa Boysin Los Angeles on Feb. 25.

Keeping it Real

Real HousewivesalumBethenny Frankelsmiles for the camera outside the Polo Bar in New York City on Feb. 25.

No Shade

A casualJason Batemansteps out in Los Angeles on Feb. 25.

Hoppy to Be Here

Max Greenfieldgrins behind the scenes of a Rubbermaid campaign in Los Angeles on Feb. 26.

Fashionable Outing

Kelly Rutherfordattends the Missoni show during Fashion Week in Milan on Feb. 25.

Voices Behind the Animals

Zootopia 2starsGinnifer Goodwin,Yvette Nicole BrownandKe Huy Quanat an afterparty in Los Angeles on Feb. 25.

Best Dressed

Nicky Hiltonis impeccably dressed during Fashion Week in Milan on Feb. 26.

Hello, New York!

Lisa Rinnabraves the blizzard as she's carried into her car in New York City on Feb. 25.

Incognito Mode

Bad Bunnykeeps a low profile in a hat and sunglasses during a beach day in Sydney on Feb. 25.

Front Row Face

Coco Jonesis chic sitting front row at the Etro fashion show during Fashion Week in Milan on Feb. 25.

Comfy Cozy

Jake Gyllenhaalkeeps warm in a stylish jacket at a photo call for his new filmThe Bride!in London on Feb. 25.

Eye See You

Maggie GyllenhaalandJessie Buckleypal around in front of the London Eye at a photo call forThe Bride!in London on Feb. 25.

Perfect Pose

Penélope Cruzshines at a photo call for her new filmThe Bride!in London on Feb. 25.

Hot Girl Winter

Megan Thee Stallionrocks blonde locks during Fashion Week in Milan on Feb 25.

The Thinker

Uma Thurmanstops for a photo at the Fendi show during fashion week in Milan on Feb 25.

Spitting Image

Jessica Albaand daughterHaven Garner Warrenspend quality time at the Fendi show during Fashion Week in Milan on Feb. 25.

Fab for Fendi

Dakota Fanningarrives for the Fendi show during Fashion Week in Milan on Feb. 25.

Sparkle, Sparkle

Kelly RutherfordandAmy Jacksonglitter at the Missoni show during Fashion Week in Milan on Feb. 25.

Back at You

Priyanka Choprawears a laced-up look while on her press run forThe Bluffin New York City on Feb. 25.

Promo Run

Yerin Hais spotted out promoting part 2 ofBridgertonseason 4 in London on Feb. 25.

Premiere Pair

Kevin Wooand Cathy Shim make finger hearts together at the premiere ofK-POPS!in Los Angeles on Feb. 24.

Suited Up

Maulik Pancholysuits up at the 6th annual Ambie Awards presented by The Podcast Academy in New York City on Feb. 24.

Twice the Charm

TWICEposes in front of the crowd at the end of their concert at the UBS Arena in New York City on Feb. 21.

One True Pair

Longtime partnersMacaulay CulkinandBrenda Songare ready for their close-up at the premiere ofOperation Taco Gary'sin Los Angeles on Feb. 24.

Health Conscious

Meghan MarkleandPrince Harrybeam together during their visit to the World Health Organization roundtable in Amman, Jordan, on Feb. 25.

Well, Shucks

Justin Bieberhas never looked happier courtside at the Lakers versus Orlando Magic game in Los Angeles on Feb. 24.

Science Guy

Prince Williamslides on his safety goggles while chatting with biology students at the Francis Crick Institute in London on Feb. 25.

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Lori Harvey Glows at the Ferragamo Fashion Show During Milan Fashion Week in Italy, Plus Kelly Osbourne, Harry Styles and More

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What we know about the death of Iranian supreme leader Khamenei

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's hardline supreme leader who ruled the country for almost four decades, was killed in Saturday's joint US-Israeli strikes, Iranian state media confirmed Sunday, prompting celebration among Iranians who opposed his rule and fury from pro-regime loyalists.

An Iranian TV broadcaster broke down in tears as he confirmed Khamenei had reached "martyrdom" in a strike that Fars New Agency said hit his compound in Tehran as he was "carrying out his duties."

The death of the cleric who repressed millions as he sought to exert Iran's influence in the Middle East and beyond appears likely to plunge the Islamic Republic into the most serious crisis since its establishment, with no clear leader to take his place.

One of Iran's most powerful figures, Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, signaled Iran's defiance on Sunday, vowing to "stab" America in the heart in retaliation.

Here's what we know:

How did he die?

Satellite images from Airbusshowedblack smoke rising from the supreme leader's compound in the capital, Tehran, on Saturday. The images appeared to show that several buildings in the compound had been severely damaged by strikes.

Initially, Iran's Foreign Ministry hadinsistedthat Khamenei was "safe and sound," even as his death was announced by both US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

"There are many signs" that Iran's supreme leader is "no longer with us," Netanyahu had said Saturday evening, without elaborating.

Two Israeli sources told CNN that the strikes targeted senior figures, including Khamenei, President Masoud Pezeshkian, and the armed forces' chief of staff Abdolrahim Mousavi.

Trump said one of the aims of the joint US-Israeli attack was regime change, and he called on the Iranian people to rise up against the government.

However, it was unclear whether such change would result from Khamenei's death, which appeared likely to usher in hard-line rule by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, experts said.

What led to this?

Khamenei's death comes at a time when Iran is arguably at its weakest since he took power in the 1989. Decades of Western sanctions had already left the country isolated and economically battered before US and Israeli strikes in June 2025 dealt his rule a severe blow.

Just six months later, protests that began over economic grievances quickly turned political, spreading across all 31 of the country's provinces within weeks. The regime responded with a brutal crackdown, killing thousands of protesters and prompting a global outcry, including a threat of intervention from the Trump administration.

That intervention came on Saturday, when Trump said the US military was undertaking a "massive and ongoing operation to prevent this very wicked, radical dictatorship from threatening America and our core national security interests."

Who could replace Khamenei?

Larijani, who been a key adviser to Khamenei, said a temporary leadership structure comprising of the president, the head of the judiciary would soon be in place.

Larijani said Iran had assured leaders in the region that it was not after war with them, but would continue to targeted American bases in Middle Eastern countries.

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"It must be made clear once and for all that the Americans cannot bully the Iranian nation," he said.

According to Iran's constitution, an interim three-member council — consisting of the president, the head of the judiciary and a jurist of the country's Guardian Council — would be tasked with carrying out the duties of the leader, until an Assembly of Experts appointed a new supreme leader, according to theMiddle East Institute.

Who could lead Iran next remains a mystery, even to those who have removed him. In January, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that "no one knows" who would take over if Khamenei was removed.

Reza Pahlavi, the eldest son of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last shah of Iran, said any attempt to appoint a successor to Khamenei "is doomed to fail from the outset."

How are Iranians reacting?

Cheering could be heard in Tehran as news spread about Khamenei's demise, but as morning broke on Sunday, thousands of people gathered in the capital to wave flags and chant "Death to America."

For protesters who fought for regime change in protests across the country this January, prompting a brutal crackdown, Khamenei needed to go.

The regime employed unprecedented levels of violence, with officials framing the demonstrations as a continuation of an Israeli-American conspiracy against the Islamic Republic.

The protests were the biggest since thedeath of 22-year-old Mahsa Aminiwhile in the custody of the religious police in 2022.

In one video obtained by CNN from an eyewitness in Tehran on Saturday as reports of Khamenei's death circulated, the voices of two women can be heard chanting, "Death to the Islamic Republic" and "Long Live the shah," in Farsi, before cheers and whistles erupt.

In a similar video, cheers are heard echoing across a residential neighborhood in the city. In cities around the world, members of the Iranian community took to the streets to celebrate a new era in Iran.

How could this impact the wider Middle East?

Khamenei's death has the potential to trigger the greatest shift in regional dynamics since the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, after which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a sweeping campaign to eliminate actors hostile to his country across the Middle East — including Iran and its regional proxies.

It's the second time in less than a century that the United States has acted to remove an Iranian leader from power. In 1953, Mohammad Mossadegh, a secular, democratically elected prime minister, was overthrown in an Iranian army coup backed by the CIA and British intelligence after he nationalized the country's oil industry.

That event restored Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi to the throne and, after the monarch was deposed in the 1979 Islamic revolution, played a central role in the Islamic Republic's anti-US narrative. It regularly cited by Khamenei as a symbol of US imperialism and the reason for his distrust of the West.

Iran is home to a diverse population of more than 90 million, including Persians, Azeris, Arabs, Baloch and Kurds. Under Khamenei's decades-long rule, the Islamic Republic largely managed to contain civil and ethnic unrest.

But with no clear successor, his death would raise serious concerns about the stability of Iran, as well as the wider region, with potential consequences for the global economy.

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What we know about the death of Iranian supreme leader Khamenei

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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in Israeli and U.S. strikes

TEL AVIV/DUBAI, March 1 (Reuters) - Israel said on Sunday it launched another wave of attacks on Iran, as Iranians grappled with uncertainty after the killing of their supreme leader in U.S. and Israeli strikes, while President Donald Trump warned of consequences for retaliation.

Hours after both nations said an air strike killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the military ‌campaign to overthrow the government of the Islamic Republic, its state media confirmed the 86-year-old leader's death on Saturday.

In another blow for Iran's leaders, Armed Forces Chief of Staff Abdolrahim Mousavi was killed in strikes, broadcaster ‌Iran TV said.

The United States will hit Iran "with a force that has never been seen before," Trump warned on Sunday, if the Middle East nation hit back after the strikes.

"Iran just stated that they are going to hit very hard today, harder than they have ever been hit before," Trump ​said in a post on Truth Social.

He added, "THEY BETTER NOT DO THAT, HOWEVER, BECAUSE IF THEY DO, WE WILL HIT THEM WITH A FORCE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE!"

Iran's top security official, Ali Larijani, said a temporary leadership council would be set up.

He accused the United States and Israel of trying to plunder and disintegrate Iran and warned "secessionist groups" of a harsh response if they attempt action, state television said.

In remarks directed at Trump and his close ally, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, said they had crossed a red line and would "pay for it".

A source briefed on the Israeli campaign told Reuters there had been no change in military strategy after the killing of Khamenei and that strikes would continue to target ‌Iranian officials and missile infrastructure.

SECOND DAY OF LOUD BLASTS HEARD

Several loud blasts were heard ⁠for a second day on Sunday in regional business hub Dubai and over Qatar's capital of Doha, witnesses said, after Iran launched retaliatory strikes on the neighbouring Gulf states.

Puffs of white smoke from missile interceptions were glimpsed in the skies over Dubai, while billows of dark smoke rose over its port of Jebel Ali, one of the busiest in the Middle East.

Iran, which has ⁠said it would target U.S. bases if attacked, hit a range of other targets, keeping the major oil-producing Gulf on edge.

Air raid sirens sounded repeatedly across Israel early on Sunday, with a series of explosions heard in Tel Aviv as Israel's sophisticated air defense system sought to intercept the latest Iranian offensive.

There was no immediate report of damage or injuries.

Trump said the air strikes aimed to end a decades-long threat from Iran and ensure it could not develop a nuclear weapon.

He sought to justify a risky gambit that seemed to ​contradict ​his professed opposition to American involvement in complex overseas conflicts.

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"This is not only Justice for the people of Iran, but for all Great ​Americans, and those people from many Countries throughout the World, that have been killed or mutilated ‌by Khamenei and his gang of bloodthirsty THUGS," Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Trump and Netanyahu told Iranians to pursue a rare chance to topple their clerical leaders.

LEADERS ALREADY FACED PRESSURE ON SEVERAL FRONTS

The leadership had already been under pressure from an economy hammered by sanctions, protesters who proved ready again to take to the streets despite fierce crackdowns and regional proxies severely weakened by Israeli attacks.

Israel and the United States timed the attacks to coincide with a meeting of Khamenei and his top aides, said two U.S. sources and a U.S. official familiar with the matter.

Khamenei was working in his office at the time of Saturday's attack, state media said. It also killed his daughter, grandchild, daughter-in-law and son-in-law.

Experts said that while the deaths of Khamenei and other Iranian leaders would deal the country a major blow, it would not necessarily spell the end of Iran's entrenched clerical rule or the sway of the elite Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps over the population.

Trump evoked the 1979 ‌storming of the U.S. embassy in Tehran, when Iranian student activists in coordination with radical clerics took 52 American hostage for 444 days, demanding ​the extradition of the deposed Shah from the United States.

Israel's military said it targeted Iran's ballistic missile and air defense systems with strikes on ​Sunday morning.

Iran's armed forces would soon retaliate again with their biggest offensive against U.S. bases and Israel, the ​Revolutionary Guards vowed in a statement on Sunday.

Iran responded to Saturday's initial attacks by launching hundreds of missiles and drones targeting U.S. troops and cities in Israel and Arab countries allied with ‌Washington, prompting widespread cancellations of Middle East flights.

The Pentagon said there were no U.S. deaths ​or injuries.

ONE OF GLOBAL AVIATION'S WORST DISRUPTIONS

Major Middle Eastern airports, including ​Dubai, the world's busiest international travel hub, were shut on Saturday after Iran's missile retaliation unleashed one of global aviation's most severe disruptions in years.

Dubai's landmark Burj Al Arab hotel and the airport, which handles more than 1,000 flights a day, were damaged in an overnight attack on sites across the Arab Gulf states that also hit airports in Abu Dhabi and Kuwait.

On Saturday, Tehran warned that it had closed the Strait of Hormuz, ​the narrow conduit for about a fifth of global oil consumption, raising expectations of a ‌sharp jump in oil prices.

The OPEC+ grouping of major oil producers is set to meet on Sunday and may consider a larger-than-planned output increase as several tanker owners, oil majors and trading houses suspended ​energy shipments through the Strait.

After Israel pounded Iran in a 12-day air war in June, joined by the United States, both warned they would strike again if Tehran persisted with nuclear and ballistic missile ​programs.

(Reporting by Reuters bureaux; Writing by Simon Lewis, Clarence Fernandez and Michael Georgy; Editing by Sergio Non and Raju Gopalakrishnan)

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More strikes aimed at Iran after Khamenei's death, Trump issues new warning

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Middle East airports closed and thousands of travelers stranded after attack on Iran

LONDON (AP) — Theattack on Iranby the United States and Israel disrupted flights across the Middle East and beyond Saturday as countries around the region closed their airspace and key airports that connect Europe, Africa and the West to Asia were directly hit by strikes.

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Airports across the Middle East remained closed Sunday as the conflict moved into its second day. Emirates Airlines suspended all flights to and from Dubai until at least Sunday afternoon. The Qatar airport was closed until at least Monday morning, according to Qatar Airways. Israeli airspace also remained closed Sunday.

The closures have stranded tens of thousands of travelers around the world.

Hundreds of thousands of travelers were either stranded or diverted to other airports Saturday after Israel, Qatar, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait and Bahrain closed their airspace. There also was no flight activity over the United Arab Emirates, flight tracking website FlightRadar24 said, after the government there announced a "temporary and partial closure" of its airspace.

That led to the closure of key hub airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, and the cancellation of more than 1,800 flights by major Middle Eastern airlines. The three major airlines that operate at those airports — Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad — typically have about 90,000 passengers per day crossing through those hubs and even more travelers headed to destinations in the Middle East, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium.

Two airports in the United Arab Emirates reported incidents as the government there condemned what it called a "blatant attack involving Iranian ballistic missiles" on Saturday.

Officials at Dubai International Airport — the largest in the United Arab Emirates and one of thebusiest in the world— said four people were injured, while Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi said that one person was killed and seven others were injured in a drone strike. Strikes were also reported at Kuwait International Airport.

Though Iran did not publicly claim responsibility, the scope of retaliatory strikes that Gulf nations attributed to Iran extended beyond the American bases that it previously said it would target.

"For travelers, there's no way to sugarcoat this," said Henry Harteveldt, an airline industry analyst and president of Atmosphere Research Group. "You should prepare for delays or cancellations for the next few days as these attacks evolve and hopefully end."

Airlines that are crossing the Middle East will have to reroute flights around the conflict with many flights headed south over Saudi Arabia. That will add hours to those flights and consume additional fuel, adding to the costs airlines will have to absorb. So ticket prices could quickly start to increase if the conflict lingers.

The added flights will also put pressure on air traffic controllers in Saudi Arabia who might have to slow traffic to make sure they can handle it safely. And the countries that closed their airspace will miss out on the overflight fees airlines pay for crossing overhead.

But Mike McCormick, who used to oversee air traffic control for the Federal Aviation Administration before he retired and is now a professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, said over the next few days these countries might be able to reopen parts of their airspace once American and Israeli officials share with the airlines where military flights are operating and how capable Iran remains at firing missiles.

"Those countries then will be able to go through and say, okay, we can reopen this portion of our space but we'll keep this portion of our airspace closed," McCormick said. "So I think what we'll see in the next 24 to 36 hours how the use of airspace evolves as the kinetic activity gets more well defined and as the capability of Iran to actually shoot missiles and create additional risk is diminished due to the attacks."

But it is unclear how long the disruption to flight operations could last. For comparison, the Israeli and U.S. attack on Iran in June 2025lasted 12 days.

'No one knows'

The situation was changing quickly and airlines urged passengers to check their flight status online before heading to the airport.

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Some airlines issued waivers to affected travelers that will allow them to rebook their flight plans without paying extra fees or higher fares.

Jonathan Escott and his fiance had arrived at the airport in Newcastle, England, on Saturday only to find out that his direct flight to Dubai on Emirates airline was canceled, leaving everyone on the flight stuck there.

Escott left to go back to where he was staying with family, about an hour from the airport, but has no idea when he may be able to travel.

"No one knows," Escott said. "No one really knows what's going on with the conflict, really. Not Emirates, Emirates don't have a clue. No one has a clue."

At least 145 planes that were en route to cities like Tel Aviv and Dubai early Saturday were diverted to airports in cities like Athens, Istanbul or Rome, according to FlightAware. Others turned around and returned to where they took off from. One plane spent nearly 15 hours in the air after leaving Philadelphia and getting all the way to Spain before turning around and returning to where it started.

Numerous airlines canceled international flights to Dubai through the weekend, as India's civil aviation agency designated much of the Middle East — including skies above Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon — as a high-security risk zone at all altitudes.

Air India canceled all flights to Mideast destinations. Turkish Airlines said flights to Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran and Jordan were suspended until Monday and flights to Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Oman were suspended.

The airline said additional cancellations may be announced, and many other airlines were suspending flights into the region through the weekend.

Travelers advised to be 'very creative'

U.S.-based Delta Air Lines and United Airlines suspended flights to Tel Aviv at least through the weekend. Dutch airline KLM had already announced earlier in the week that it was suspending flights to and from Tel Aviv.

Airlines including Lufthansa, Air France, Transavia and Pegasus canceled all flights to Lebanon, while American Airlines suspended flights from Philadelphia to Doha.

Virgin Atlantic said it would avoid flying over Iraq, meaning flights to and from India, the Maldives and Riyadh could take slightly longer. The airline already was not flying over Iran and said all flights would carry appropriate fuel in case they need to reroute on short notice.

British Airways said flights to Tel Aviv and Bahrain will be suspended until next week, and flights to Amman, Jordan, were canceled Saturday.

"Travelers should anticipate that there will be a lot of disruptions," Harteveldt said. "To be honest, if you haven't left home, chances are you won't be leaving home if you're supposed to travel to or through these destinations for at least several days, if not longer. And if you are returning home, you will have to be very creative about how you get home."

Levy reported from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Funk reported from Omaha, Nebraska. Associated Press writers Adam Schreck in Bangkok, Sam Metz in Ramallah, West Bank, and Melanie Lidman in Jerusalem contributed.

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