Mojtaba Khamenei appointed Iran’s new Supreme Leader
Iran has appointed Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to an official statement broadcast by Iranian state television and carried by state media. The announcement was made by the Assembly of Experts, the clerical body responsible
Qatar Warns Middle East War Could Trigger Global Energy Shock
Qatar’s energy minister, Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, has warned that the escalating conflict in the Middle East could unleash a severe global economic shock, potentially pushing oil prices to as high as $150 per barrel if energy exports from the Gulf are disrupted. According to remarks reported by the Financial Times,
Russia Warns of Nuclear Arms Race After France Signals Arsenal Expansion
Russia has criticised France over plans to expand its nuclear arsenal, warning that the move could trigger a new nuclear arms race and further destabilise global security. In a statement released on March 4, Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, said remarks by Emmanuel Macron about increasing France’s
Lavrov Calls for End to Middle East ‘Aggression’, Criticizes Double Standards
Russia has called for an immediate end to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, with Sergey Lavrov criticizing what he described as double standards in the international response to the war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Speaking during an ambassadorial round-table meeting in Moscow, Lavrov questioned why
China’s Wang Yi Speaks With Iran’s Araghchi as Beijing Backs Tehran Amid Rising Tensions
China has stepped into the intensifying Middle East crisis, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi holding telephone talks with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi following reports of the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader. According to Iranian readouts of the call, Wang conveyed condolences on behalf of Beijing over what Tehran described
Inside abrupt postponement of Ayatollah Khamenei’s State Funeral
Iran has abruptly postponed the state funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, pointing to exceptional security concerns and fears that unprecedented crowds could overwhelm the capital. The announcement, delivered by state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, confirmed that the ceremony planned in Tehran would not proceed as scheduled. Officials
Why Seyyed Ali Khamenei will be Laid to Rest in Mashhad
The body of Seyyed Ali Khamenei will be buried in the northeastern city of Mashhad following state-organised mourning and farewell ceremonies, according to Fars News Agency. Funeral committee officials are preparing a large public ceremony in Tehran, where citizens are expected to gather for a final tribute. Authorities said details
Oil Production Halted at Iraq’s Rumaila Field Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Oil production has been suspended at the Rumaila oil field, one of the world’s largest oil fields — according to local sources cited by Shafaq News on Tuesday. Sources said operations at the vast southern Iraqi field were completely halted following disruptions to export activity linked to ongoing military developments
Patriarch Kirill Expresses Condolences to Iran as Regional War Intensifies
Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, head of the Russian Orthodox Church, has offered his profound condolences to the government and people of Iran following the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to the official website of the Moscow Patriarchate. In a message to Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic
Khamenei’s Wife Dies Days After Tehran Airstrikes
Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, the wife of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has died days after being critically injured in airstrikes that struck Tehran, Iranian state media reported. According to reports from Al Alam and Tasnim News Agency, the 79-year-old succumbed to her injuries on March 2, 2026, after spending several
