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Why US Sanctioned Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei In 2019

Mojtaba Khamenei has been named Iran's next supreme leader after his father, Ali Khamenei, was killed in the US-Israel strikes.

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One Strait, 20 Million Barrels: Could Hormuz Trigger An Oil Shock Bigger Than 1973?

The global oil system has effectively concentrated a fifth of its supply through a single narrow shipping lane with limited redundancy.

"Acid Rain" Fears In Tehran As Israeli Strikes On Oil Depots Send Toxic Smoke Over City

Iran's environmental agency warned people in Tehran to stay indoors. Red Crescent said toxic chemicals in the drizzle could lead hurt skin and lungs.

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How Iran Plotted To Assassinate Trump Before He Struck Back: Report

Over a week into the US and Israel's unilateral declaration of war on Iran and the assassination of its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, reports have emerged linking Tehran to alleged plots to kill President Donald Trump.

Bangladesh Shuts Colleges Early For Eid To Save Power Amid Iran War Energy Crisis

Bangladesh will close all universities from Monday, bringing forward the Eid al-Fitr holidays as part of emergency measures to conserve electricity and fuel amid a worsening energy crisis linked to the conflict in the Middle East.