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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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Zelensky Stands Firm Amid Rising Tensions with Trump and Kyiv Protests

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky finds himself navigating a challenging diplomatic landscape as tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump escalate. The friction stems from a recent heated exchange at the White House, where Trump accused Zelensky of being ungrateful for U.S. aid and dismissed him as "disrespectful." This confrontation has left many Ukrainians both angered and proud of their leader's resolve.

Meanwhile, in Kyiv, citizens have taken to the streets to demand the release of Ukrainian prisoners of war held by Russia. These demonstrations underscore the nation's ongoing struggle against Russian aggression and the emotional toll of the conflict. Protesters also expressed frustration with Trump's recent remarks, which they view as undermining Ukraine's fight for sovereignty.

Despite the diplomatic strain, Zelensky's steadfastness has rallied support from both domestic and international allies. Many Ukrainians see his refusal to yield to external pressures as a testament to his commitment to the nation's independence.


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