Residents of Tehran tell AP of rising fear and isolation as bombs strike without warning An engineer crouches under a park bench as fighter jets roar overhead The Independent UK · Mar 13
Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei Vows Revenge on US, Calls 'Peace and Security' Claim a Lie Iran's new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, issues a stern warning to the US, promising retaliation and demanding compensation for perceived aggression. International Business Times UK · Mar 13
Trump threatens Iran following new wave of attacks on Gulf states and Israel Iran has launched launched multiple attacks on Gulf Arab states, including dozens of drones at Saudi Arabia, following warnings from its new supreme leader about hosting American bases The Independent UK · Mar 13
Trump says Iran’s supreme leader is ‘probably alive’ but ‘damaged’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 13
Yvette Cooper continues Saudi visit as Iran threatens to block key oil route The Foreign Secretary arrived in the country on Thursday in a show of solidarity with Gulf states hit by Iran’s retaliation to US-Israeli strikes. Evening Standard · Mar 13
Top Iranian nuclear scientists killed in Israeli strikes, Netanyahu says IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 12
Crude Oil Surges as Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) on Thursday closed up +8.48 (+9.72%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) closed up +0.1763 (+6.32%). Energy prices settled sharply higher on Thursday due to comments from Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who said that Iran's leverage of closing the Strait of Hormuz... Barchart · Mar 12
Nat-Gas Prices Gain on Carry-Over Support from Crude Oil's Surge April Nymex natural gas (NGJ26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.024 (+0.75%). Nat-gas prices on Thursday rallied in sympathy with crude oil and European gas prices amid the Iran war, which is dragging on. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday that Iran's leverage of closing the Strait... Barchart · Mar 12
Iran’s ruling structure explained Iran’s new ruler is already a marked man. The Conversation · Mar 12
Quotes from Iran supreme leader’s ‘speech’ amid conflicting reports about his status Khamenei did not appear on camera and the speech was read by a news anchor The Independent UK · Mar 12
Coffee Prices Climb as Iran War Raises Global Supply Concerns May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) today is up by +6.75 (+2.35%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is up by +82 (+2.31%). Coffee prices are climbing today due to the Iran war, which has closed the Strait of Hormuz and disrupted global shipping. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei... Barchart · Mar 12
Crude Oil Surges as Iran War Drags On April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) today is up +8.84 (+10.13%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) is up +0.1341 (+4.81%). Energy prices are sharply higher today on comments from Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who said that Iran's leverage of closing the Strait of Hormuz should be used... Barchart · Mar 12
Is Mojtaba Khamenei In Coma? Iran's New Supreme Leader Reportedly 'Lost Leg' After Trump Air Strike Shocking reports claim Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei lies in a coma, legless after a US strike felled his father, but Tehran's blackout hides the full truth. Amid war and whispers, is the regime's heir fit to rule? International Business Times UK · Mar 12
Missing in action: What we know about Mojtaba Khamenei's condition Mojtaba Khamenei’s secretive rise as Iran’s new ayatollah and absence from public has fuelled speculation over his injuries, whereabouts and whether he really controls the IRGC. What is known so far? Euronews · Mar 12
The Times of India · Mar 12 Iran war enters day 13: Missiles fly, tankers burn, oil prices soar; what’s happening in Middle East? A coordinated US-Israel strike on Iran has ignited a full-blown regional crisis. Following Ayatollah Khamenei's death and his son's succession, Iran has intensified attacks on US and Israeli targets, expanding the conflict to the UAE and Bahrain. Hezbollah has also joined the fray, escalating regional instability and impacting global trade.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 10 'War with no winners': Middle East crisis enters a dangerous new phase Even as Washington hints at a quick end to the war with Iran, analysts say Tehran is preparing for a longer strategic struggle.
The Independent UK · Mar 10 Iranians fleeing cities under attack seek refuge in the countryside Tens of thousands of Iranians are fleeing Tehran and other cities as Israeli and U.S. bombardment spreads fear
The Independent UK · Mar 10 Who is Mojtaba Khamenei? Iran’s new supreme leader and son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei The 56-year-old Mojtaba Khamenei is set to continue leadership of Iran in the same vein as his father
Latin Times · Mar 9 Trump Reportedly Open To Killing New Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei If He Doesn't Cave To U.S. Demands President Donald Trump said he is open to the killing of new Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, should he not be willing to cede to U.S. demands, according to a new report.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 9 A country divided: state media show Mojtaba supporters as Iranians online fear repression With new supreme leader’s strong connections to the IRGC, critics fear worse is to come – if he survives
International Business Times UK · Mar 9 From Behind the Scenes to Iran's New Supreme Leader: Who Is Mojtaba Khamenei? Explore the rise of Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Ali Khamenei, and how his leadership could transform Iran's domestic and international policies.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 9 Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, the influential insider now leading Iran? For decades, Mojtaba Khamenei operated in the shadows, building influence inside Iran’s clerical and security circles without ever holding an official post. Chosen as Iran’s supreme leader, the 56-year-old cleric now steps into the most powerful role in the country after his father was killed in US-Israeli air strikes.