But, says BBC Persian, at the same time there appears to be a sense of relief - even celebration - among those who believe the regime's downfall can only come through military intervention. In one ...

When asked about reports that Iran's supreme leader is dead, Donald Trump reportedly tells NBC News: "I have spoken to a lot of people, we feel that is a correct story." ...

Apparent Iranian attacks have been reported in Dubai, Doha, Bahrain, Kuwait, and elsewhere in the region. Earlier, Donald Trump said "major combat operations" were under way in Iran.