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Mojtaba Kjamenei new supreme leader of Iran

Iran has indicated that Mojtaba Khamenei could succeed his father, Ali Khamenei, after the longtime leader was killed during the ongoing war with Israel. A senior cleric said the leadership council had already voted, with an official announcement expected soon. The development came as Israeli strikes hit major fuel depots in Tehran, sending thick smoke over the capital. Meanwhile, Iran launched drone and missile attacks across the Gulf, damaging infrastructure in Bahrain and causing casualties in neighbouring states, as the conflict continued to widen. Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 20 people in southern Lebanon as Israel expands its war […]

US-Israeli air campaign widens, gas prices surge

The US-Israeli air campaign against Iran has widened, with Israel striking Lebanon after Hezbollah launched missiles and drones in support of Tehran. President Donald Trump warned a “big wave” of further attacks was imminent, as fighting disrupted Gulf shipping and air travel. In a major escalation, Kuwait mistakenly shot down three US F-15E jets during an Iranian assault, though all crew survived. Israel has targeted Hezbollah positions in Beirut, while Iran continues missile and drone strikes on Gulf states. Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have also been severely disrupted. European gas prices surged by up to 45% after