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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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Netanyahu’s Stern Warning to Iran: “We Will Strike Back”

 

In a powerful address at the United Nations, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stark warning to Iran. He emphasized that if Iran or its proxies attack Israel, there will be a swift and decisive response. “If you strike us, we will strike you,” Netanyahu declared, underscoring that there is no place in Iran beyond Israel’s reach.

Netanyahu’s speech comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with recent incidents involving drone and missile attacks directed at Israel. He made it clear that Israel is prepared to defend itself against any aggression, highlighting the country’s advanced military capabilities and readiness to act.

The Prime Minister’s remarks were aimed at deterring Iran from further provocations and reassuring the international community of Israel’s commitment to its security. As the geopolitical landscape continues to evolve, Netanyahu’s message serves as a reminder of the fragile balance of power in the Middle East 





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