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Trump says the Iran war will end ‘very soon’ – but it is not clear how

Donald Trump has said he thinks the war with Iran will be over soon. In a phone interview with CBS News on Monday, March 9, the US president said: “I think the war is very complete, pretty much … we’re very far ahead of schedule.”

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Explained: What is Iran’s black-clad NOPO force guarding Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei?

Iran's elite NOPO counterterrorism unit is reportedly guarding newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei after his father's assassination. This highly specialized force, known for its ruthlessness, was deployed following a US-Israeli strike that killed Ali Khamenei.

The Times of India

World War 3 Fears: Expert Issues Chilling Warning That World Is 'Inching Closer' to WW3

Noah Smith warns the world may be edging closer to World War III amid fallout from the Iran War and rising tensions between China and Taiwan, likening current risks to conditions seen in the 1930s. He notes advances in artificial intelligence and drones are changing how wars are fought, and suggests…

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Mojtaba Khamenei was hurt in strike that killed his father, Iran’s Cyprus ambassador confirms

Alireza Salarian says Iran’s new supreme leader was lucky to survive strike that killed six of his family members

The Guardian - UK

Vladimir Putin Death Rumours Surrounding 'Body Doubles' Resurface After Coughing Video Leak

An accidentally published Kremlin outtake has reignited questions about Vladimir Putin's health after the Russian president was seen coughing and restarting part of a speech, while darker rumours now circulating around it remain unproven.

International Business Times UK

'Global order & security will be at risk if ...': Iran's message to Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif

Iranian President Pezeshkian urged global investigation into airstrikes that triggered regional conflict, warning of further security risks. He assured Pakistan's PM that Iran has no intention of attacking neighbors or engaging in broader confrontation. The escalating hostilities have impacted energy markets and shipping routes, with significant civilian casualties reported.

The Times of India

Mojtaba Khamenei ‘Safe and Sound’ Amid Reports of Injury During US-Israel-Iran War

Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is “safe and sound” despite circulating reports suggesting he had been injured during the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel. The reassurance came from Yousef Pezeshkian, who addressed the rumors after days of speculation about the cleric’s condition and whereabouts.

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Where is Iran’s Supreme Leader? Officials drop hint on Mojtaba Khamenei’s condition amid intense US-Israel strikes

Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is “safe and sound” despite reports that he was injured during the ongoing war with the United States and Israel, said the son of Iran’s president. The update comes as questions continue to swirl about the cleric’s whereabouts after days without a public…

The Times of India

North Korea backs Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, slams US-Israel for 'destroying regional peace'

North Korea expressed support for Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment as Iran's new supreme leader, respecting the Iranian people's choice. Pyongyang also condemned the "illegal" US-Israeli military attack that killed the previous leader, Ali Khamenei, citing it as a threat to regional peace and security. Kim Jong Un recently oversaw a missile…

The Times of India

Ali Khamenei opposed his son’s succession, but IRGC stepped in; how Mojtaba became supreme leader

Iran’s military establishment appears to have played a decisive role in elevating the country’s new supreme leader, even though his own father reportedly opposed the idea of him inheriting the post.

The Times of India

Is Mojtaba Khamenei Alive? Netizens Think Iran's New Supreme Leader Is Already Dead

The Middle East faces uncertainty as Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, remains absent, sparking rumors of his death.

International Business Times UK

Dead or Alive? Deciphering the Misinformation Around Iddo Netanyahu's 'Death'

Viral claims that Iddo Netanyahu was killed and Itamar Ben-Gvir injured in an Iranian strike have been debunked, with the footage traced to a house fire in New Jersey rather than an attack in Israel.

International Business Times UK

What we know about Ali Larijani, Tehran's most influential powerbroker

Although Ali Larijani could not have succeeded Ali Khamenei and holds no position in the interim leadership council, his current status makes him one of top targets for elimination due to the immense power he wields.

Euronews

Iran’s new supreme leader is a figure of mystery, but the symbolism is clear: the regime fights on

Mojtaba Khamenei is a surprise appointment, but his accession is above all a statement of defiance, says Sina Toossi of the Center for International Policy

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International Business Times UK

Trump Derangement Syndrome: James Carville Slams 'Idiotic' Conflict and Rising Gas Prices Amid Iran War

James Carville has delivered a profanity soaked attack on Donald Trump, reclaiming 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' while blaming the president for an 'idiotic war' and pressure on household costs. The outburst also doubles as a familiar Carville warning to Democrats about how to fight the next election.

The Independent UK

Oil prices fall and Asia markets rebound after Trump says Iran war will end ‘soon’

Trump says war against Iran is ‘very complete’ but US and Israel haven’t quite ‘won enough’ yet

International Business Times UK

Will Donald Trump Invade Iran? POTUS Breaks Silence On Sending Ground Troops To Nuclear Sites

Trump says the US is 'nowhere near' sending ground troops into Iran over nuclear concerns and voices unease about new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

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Iran’s new supreme leader might lack an official record, but his shadowy behind-the-scenes resume paints a far darker picture

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The Guardian - UK

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

The Guardian - UK

Iran’s new supreme leader brings mystery element to Middle East crisis

What Mojtaba Khamenei will do with his leadership is now the key question after he succeeds his father

The Guardian - UK

Trump says Iran war is ‘very complete, pretty much’ as economic toll rises

President reassures Republicans that conflict is intended to be short lived but also says ‘we haven’t won enough’

International Business Times UK

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.

Euronews

Euronews on the ground: Iran strikes rattle Gulf as oil price surges

Iran’s escalating strikes rattle Gulf states on Monday as oil soars and questions grow over who controls Tehran, Euronews' Jane Witherspoon reports.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Labels Critics 'Fools' as Oil Prices Surge Past $100 Amid Iran War, Middle East Energy Production Plummets

Donald Trump suggests that oil prices will decrease rapidly after addressing Iran's nuclear threat, despite current spikes due to Middle East tensions.

Radio France Internationale

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.

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