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Mojtaba Khamenei: The Rise of Iran’s New Supreme Leader

                      A picture of Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is displayed on a screen in Tehran Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, has emerged as Iran’s new supreme leader following the assassination of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in joint U.S.–Israeli strikes. His appointment by the Assembly of Experts comes at a moment of profound crisis for Iran, as the country faces regional war, internal instability, and intense international scrutiny.  A Secretive Heir With Deep Establishment Ties Mojtaba, long considered influential behind the scenes, is a mid-ranking cleric with strong connections to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). His political rise signals continuity of Iran’s hardline establishment, despite the country’s ideological discomfort with hereditary succession.  A Leader Shaped by Conflict and Loss His ascension comes amid the “Ramadan War,” during which he was reportedly wound...
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Market Turmoil as Crude Spikes: Wall Street Futures Slide

 

US stock futures stumbled sharply as oil prices surged past the $100-per-barrel threshold, rattling global markets and intensifying fears of prolonged geopolitical instability. 

A Rapid Market Sell-Off

Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures all tumbled early Monday following a dramatic overnight spike in crude oil prices driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East. Futures for all three major indices had plunged more than 2% in pre-market trading before trimming some losses. 

Oil Breaks Above $100 — and Keeps Climbing

Crude prices surged as much as 25% late Sunday, briefly topping $119 a barrel — levels not seen since 2022. The spike was fueled by fears of supply disruptions as conflict involving Iran intensified, threatening key shipping routes and production hubs. Brent crude also soared past $114 a barrel.

Investor Anxiety Deepens

The sudden jump in energy prices has amplified concerns about inflation, consumer spending, and corporate margins. With oil now well above the $100 mark, analysts warn that prolonged instability could weigh heavily on global economic growth and market sentiment.

Global Ripple Effects

The shockwaves were felt worldwide as markets reacted to the possibility of a sustained supply crunch. Gas prices in the US have already begun climbing, and energy costs across Europe and Asia are expected to follow. 


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