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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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Canada Decides: A Historic Election Unfolds

 

Canadians from coast to coast participated in a landmark election, casting their votes to shape the nation's future. This pivotal moment saw citizens engaging in a democratic process to elect their next prime minister and determine the direction of the country's leadership. 

The election has been marked by high voter turnout, reflecting the public's commitment to their civic duty and the importance of this decision. As the results unfold, the nation watches closely, anticipating the impact of this historic vote on Canada's political landscape.

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