News

Trump’s Iran war drags the world into his tear-it-down politics  CNN

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of late Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei who has been appointed as the new head of the Islamic republic, is a discreet figure who offers continuity of his father's hardline leadership. The 56-year-old had no official post during his father's rule, but was speculated to be acting behind the scenes to pull strings at the heart of power in Iran. He is regarded as close to conservatives, notably because of his ties with the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which swiftly pledged allegiance to the new leader.

The Oil Pipelines That Could Decide the Iran War  Bloomberg.com

Israel should not pressure Gulf states into war with Iran  The Jerusalem Post

The Iran war has begun its second week

Seven killed, 30 wounded in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon At least seven people were killed and 30 others wounded in Israeli airstrikes on several towns in southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. The ministry said a strike on the town of Jouaya in the Tyre district left three people dead and 16 injured as rescue teams continued clearing debris. Separate strikes hit the towns of Tebnine and Yahmor al-Shaqif in the Nabatieh area, killing four more people and wounding several others, including three children. Officials said that some of the victims were Syrian nationals and that the attacks also struck a poultry farm in Yahmor al-Shaqif, Anadolu news agency reported.  Plumes of smoke rising from the southern suburbs of Beirut as Israel launched attacks on 9 March 2026. Kamal MEHANNA / AFPTV / AFP

Bangladesh shuts universities as Middle East conflict strains energy Bangladesh on Monday announced all universities will be closed as part of emergency measures to conserve fuel amid a worsening energy crisis linked to the conflict in the Middle East, Reuters news agency reported.  The decision applies to both public and private universities and is aimed at reducing power consumption and easing traffic congestion that leads to fuel use. The move comes as Bangladesh faces uncertainty over fuel and gas supplies linked to disruptions in global energy markets caused by the conflict in the Middle East. The country, which imports about 95% of its energy needs, has also imposed limits on fuel sales and redirected gas supplies to power plants to avoid widespread electricity outages.  Vehicles queue at a fuel station, as concerns grow over fuel supplies following the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 6 March 2026. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain

submitted by /u/Saltedline to r/worldnews [link] [comments]

Successor and son of Iran's slain supreme leader will 'have no choice' but to expand repression, even if war ends, official says, warning world 'will miss the era of his father' The post More hardline than his father, Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment signals defiance and revenge appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Goldman Sachs: If crude oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz remain low this month, oil prices could surpass historical highs.  富途牛牛

Hegseth signals that “there will be more casualties” in the US-Israel operation against Iran  Washington Examiner

‘HUMILIATING AND SHAMEFUL’: Former PM unleashes over Iran war  News.com.au

This is the Israeli city most targeted by Iranian missiles  Haaretz

Middle East live: Iran launches first strikes on Israel under new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei  France 24

US-Iran latest: Oil prices fall below $90 as Trump suggests taking over Strait of Hormuz  thenationalnews.com

Iran Israel US War | Fake AI satellite imagery spurs West Asia conflict disinformation  The Hindu

Israel-US vs Iran war news live, Day 10: Khamenei's son takes charge, Trump makes major revelation & missi  The Economic Times

Video: Blinken says Israel tried to pressure Obama to strike Iran Israel tried to pressure Barack Obama to launch military strikes on Iran, according to former US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who said Israeli leaders warned they would attack themselves if Washington refused. Obama rejected the push for war, arguing the better approach to Iran’s nuclear program was "very muscular diplomacy" backed by global sanctions rather than immediate military action. Blinken also revealed the US nearly entered another regional war after the October 7 attacks, when Israeli officials gave false information, insisting Hezbollah was about to attack from Lebanon and pushed for a pre-emptive strike. According to Blinken, Washington came within about 30 minutes of a new conflict before the situation was halted.  "And we came within about 30 minutes of having a war." pic.twitter.com/imZ1OOfGVL March 9, 2026

Live updates: Iran war news; Tehran names Mojtaba Khamenei new supreme leader  CNN

Araghchi says appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei ensures Iranian unity Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday pledged allegiance to the country’s new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, saying his appointment guarantees Iran’s sovereignty and national unity. The remarks came after the Assembly of Experts selected Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an air strike by the United States and Israel. Araqchi said the new leader’s selection reflects the will of the Iranian nation and strengthens unity in the face of external pressure. Iranian military leaders and political officials have also pledged allegiance to Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s third supreme leader since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.