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Will Iran conflict send oil prices above $100 a barrel? Oil markets are bracing for sharp price spikes after the US attack on Iran and Tehran's retaliation. Iran's role as a major producer matters, but its strategic position is keeping traders on edge. Khamenei's death: 'Never thought I would see this day' The killing of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei in an Israeli attack has triggered mixed reactions in a polarized Iran. DW spoke to Iranians both inside the country and abroad. Will Gulf states enter the Iran conflict with their own armies? Gulf states have borne the brunt of Iranian missile attacks so far. At first, Iran aimed at US assets but that changed. Gulf states say they won't just sit back when attacked. But what exactly could that mean? Iran after Khamenei: What happens next? After 36 years in power, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, but a provisional leadership council is to secure his regime's hold on power and continue the war. Belgium seizes suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker Belgium's Defense Ministry said its forces boarded an oil tanker believed to be part of Russia's illicit shadow fleet on Sunday. The ship, reportedly sailing under false flag, has been diverted to a Belgian port. Strait of Hormuz halts after US‑Israel attack on Iran US President Trump has carried out his threat to attack Iran, shifting attention to the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most critical oil chokepoint. Iran has repeatedly threatened to block the vital waterway. Iran's supreme leader dead at 86: Who was Ali Khamenei? Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader since 1989, has been killed by an Israeli airstrike at the age of 86. During his rule, he fought hard to prevent the modernization of the Islamic Republic. Iran strikes: US says 'no reports' of American casualties The US said a wide range of military personnel, from the army to the coast guard, were involved in the operation against Iran. What will war on Iran mean for Israel? So far, many Israelis support their government's decision to attack Iran — but there are also critical voices. Why did diplomacy fail between the US and Iran? Talks in Geneva went well, participants said. But hours later, the US and Israel attacked Iran. Were diplomatic efforts just a ruse? Donald Trump's Iran objectives: What can be achieved? The US has launched "major combat operations" against Iran, with President Donald Trump delineating his military objectives in a speech. DW asked some analysts whether these targets can be achieved. Pakistan says hundreds of Afghan Taliban fighters killed More than 300 Afghan Taliban fighters were killed in the latest airstrikes and border clashes, according to Pakistan officials. Meanwhile, the Taliban claimed to have shot down a Pakistani jet. Iceland mulls joining the EU amid strained US relations Iceland is a close partner of the EU but not a full member. That could change if Icelanders vote to join the bloc. As ties with the US deteriorate, the government could bring forward a referendum on the issue.