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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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Debt Consolidation


Debt consolidation is a process of combining multiple debts into one loan with a lower interest rate. This can help you save money on interest charges and pay off your debt faster. Here are some ways to consolidate your debt:
  • Personal loan: You can take out a personal loan from a bank or credit union to pay off your debts. Personal loans typically have lower interest rates than credit cards, so you can save money on interest charges.

  • Home equity loan: If you own a home, you can take out a home equity loan to pay off your debts. Home equity loans typically have lower interest rates than credit cards and personal loans, but you are putting your home at risk if you can’t make the payments.

  • Balance transfer credit card: You can transfer your high-interest credit card balances to a balance transfer credit card with a lower interest rate. Balance transfer credit cards typically offer a 0% interest rate for a limited time, so you can save money on interest charges.

Before consolidating your debt, make sure to compare interest rates and fees to find the best option for you. Also, make sure to create a budget and stick to it to avoid accumulating more debt in the future.


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