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Tehran Signals Defiance as Supreme Leader Vows Retaliation and Strait Closure

  A man holds a picture of Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, while people attend a funeral ceremony for the Iranian military commanders who were killed in strikes, in Tehran Iran’s Supreme Leader issued his first public remarks following the deaths of senior Iranian commanders, vowing that the country will “avenge the martyrs” and maintain the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz until what he described as “justice” is served. His comments, delivered during a nationally broadcast address, underscore a sharp escalation in rhetoric at a moment of heightened regional tension. The Supreme Leader framed the recent losses as sacrifices in the defense of Iran’s sovereignty, promising that those responsible “will face consequences.” He also reaffirmed Iran’s decision to keep the Strait closed, a move that has already disrupted global shipping routes and rattled energy markets. The strait, one of the world’s most critical chokepoints for oil transport, has long been a flas...
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Futures Stall as Wall Street Catches Its Breath After Dow’s Record Run



US stock futures were mostly unchanged on Tuesday as markets paused following the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s powerful rally the day before. After notching a new record high, the Dow’s momentum eased, with futures slipping slightly in early trading. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures hovered near flat, signaling a quieter start as investors reassessed the week ahead.

Monday’s surge was driven largely by strength in energy and financial stocks, boosted by geopolitical developments that lifted oil prices and renewed interest in the sector. Tech shares, meanwhile, continued to draw attention as major chipmakers unveiled new AI‑focused hardware, helping stabilize sentiment in the Nasdaq.

With a series of economic reports expected later in the week, traders appear content to wait for fresh signals on the health of the US economy and the potential direction of interest rates. For now, the market’s tone suggests a moment of calm after a burst of enthusiasm.



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