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Who – or what – will replace Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei

Leadership transitions in dictatorships can signal upheaval – for better or worse – and in Iran that moment has now arrived. The death of the supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, in a US airstrike on Tehran on February 28 marks the most consequential rupture in the Islamic Republic’s political system since…

The Conversation

China set to suffer from turmoil in the Middle East, but it stands to benefit long term

China has responded to the joint US-Israeli attacks on Iran with strong diplomatic condemnation. In an article published on March 1, China’s state-run Xinhua news agency called the attacks a “flagrant violation” of the purposes and principles of the UN charter. The same article called the intervention a departure from…

The Conversation

What is Iran's Assembly of Experts and who will succeed Khamenei?

The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has plunged Iran into a wartime leadership crisis. A temporary council runs the country while the Assembly of Experts — whose headquarters were hit in US-Israeli strikes on Tuesday — must select a successor.

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Iranian Council Slated to Select Next Supreme Leader Obliterated By Isreali Strike

Israel has bombed Iran's Council of Experts in an effort to disrupt the process meant to appoint a new supreme leader

International Business Times

Some travelers stranded in Dubai are paying huge sums for private charter flights out

Tens of thousands of airline passengers are stranded by the Iran war that has spread across the Gulf region, but some wealthy travelers are getting out — by paying large sums for luxury flights to Europe via airports that are safe from attacks

The Independent UK

Trump officials outline why they decided to bomb Iran

Iranian officials masked the true intent behind their stubborn insistence to enrich uranium, two administration officials said Tuesday.

Roll Call

Patel fired key members of FBI spy group that monitors Iran threats days before Trump launched attacks: report

The agents were fired just days before the U.S. and Israel began bombing Iran

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From Anthropic to Iran: Who sets the limits on AI’s use in war and surveillance?

Anthropic, a leading AI company, recently refused to sign a Pentagon contract that would allow the United States military “unrestricted access” to its technology for “all lawful purposes.” To sign, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei required two clear exceptions: no mass surveillance of Americans and no fully autonomous weapons without human…

The Conversation

$100 Oil? A Prolonged Hormuz Closure Could Trigger a 1970s-Style Energy Shock

Explore the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and how escalating tensions could impact global oil markets and prices.

International Business Times UK

After 'solving' eight wars, Trump gives ten interviews to explain initiating ninth: I got Khamenei before he got me

President Trump offered multiple justifications for the air campaign against Iran, including a preemptive strike against its supreme leader. He cited intelligence of assassination plots, election interference, and an imminent nuclear threat, though evidence remains unrevealed. Trump's strategy aims to control the narrative, presenting varied reasons to different outlets.

The Times of India

Bulletin PM briefing: Iran latest as new missile threat issued

Here are five of the day’s top stories in case you missed them. Iran issues new threat following Strait of Hormuz closure. UK sending warship to Cyprus after RAF base attacked by Iran. Iran bombs another embassy as the US races to evacuate staff. How Israeli spies hacked traffic cameras…

The Independent UK

Crude Oil Prices Soar as Strait of Hormuz Closed to Tanker Traffic

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) today is up +5.66 (+7.95%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) is up +0.1189 (+5.02%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today for a second day, with crude posting an 8.5-month high and gasoline posting a 19-month high. The main bullish factor...

Barchart

Hundreds of Aussies heading home after US-led strikes

A Sydney-bound flight is on its way to Dubai carrying fleeing Australians as crisis teams are sent to the Middle East to provide extra consular support.

AAP

Reeves accused of being ‘tone deaf’ on energy prices as Middle East crisis deepens

Growth forecast cut again and unemployment to rise as chancellor warned economy risks big hit from Iran war – but Reeves insists ‘plan is right’

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UK sending warship to Cyprus after RAF base attacked by Iran

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Jim Jordan Stands By Trump's Attacks Against Iranian Regime: 'Consistent With What The President Told The American People'

Republican Rep. Jim Jordan stood by President Donald Trump's decision to attack the Iranian regime, saying it is "consistent" with what he "told the American people."

International Business Times UK

Melania Trump Chairs UN Security Council on 'Peace' as Iran Reports 180 Dead in School Strike

Melania Trump presides over the UN Security Council, focusing on children's education and safety amidst US-Iran tensions.

The Guardian - US

Many Americans stranded in Middle East after US advisory to depart immediately

State department urged US citizens in 14 countries to leave, but many flights have been canceled

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Iran bombs another embassy as the US races to evacuate staff

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How to cope with distressing news stories amid global tensions, according to experts

As people awoke to news over the weekend of the US and Israel's war on Iran, it resulted in many feeling anxious and stressed

Barchart

Stocks Sink as Crude Oil Surge Rattles Markets

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -2.18%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -2.27%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -2.37%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -2.05%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The Guardian - UK

China calls for vessels in strait of Hormuz to be protected amid soaring shipping costs

Beijing’s foreign ministry urges ‘all parties’ to avoid escalation as number of crossings drops 60% in one day

The Independent UK

National average for gas prices jumped 12 cents in one day after Iran strikes

Experts warned that most Americans will see an increase in gas prices at the pumps after Trump initiated a bombing campaign over the weekend

The Independent UK

By taking on Trump, has Keir Starmer finally found his footing?

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The prime minister should be applauded after standing up for Britain’s interests at the expense of America’s – and, rest assured, the special relationship has survived far stiffer tests than this spat with the States

The Guardian - US

People in the US: share your views of the Iran conflict

Trump long promised to end ‘endless wars’, but the US has joined Israel in attacking Iran. We want to hear how people in the US are reacting

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