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Mojtaba Khamenei’s Rise Sparks Market Turmoil as Hardliners Mobilize

People attend a gathering to support Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 9, 2026.  Iran’s hardline factions mounted a powerful show of support for newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei , rallying across Tehran in a display that signaled a tightening of conservative control and diminished hopes for de-escalation in the Middle East.  The demonstrations, marked by mass gatherings and imagery linking Mojtaba to his late father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, underscored the regime’s consolidation at a moment of heightened regional conflict.  Analysts warn that the hardliners’ unified backing suggests Iran is unlikely to soften its stance amid ongoing tensions with the U.S. and Israel. Global markets reacted sharply. Fears that prolonged instability could further disrupt energy supplies sent oil prices soaring and triggered steep declines in major stock indices. With one of the most significan...
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Unprecedented Drone Assault: Ukraine Targets Moscow

In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict, Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow to date. The early morning assault involved over 90 drones targeting the Russian capital, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Residential buildings were damaged, fires erupted, and air travel was severely disrupted as flights were suspended at major Moscow airports.

Russian officials reported that air defenses intercepted a significant number of drones, but not before the attack claimed at least one life and injured several others. The assault comes at a critical time, as Ukrainian and U.S. delegations prepare for pivotal peace talks in Saudi Arabia.

This unprecedented strike underscores the intensifying nature of the conflict, with both sides employing advanced technologies in their military strategies. The attack has drawn international attention, raising questions about the potential for escalation and the prospects for a peaceful resolution.

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