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listen to this article | 6 minutesinformationA common tactic used in war is to try to decapitate the enemy’s leader. While such a strategy may work in certain circumstances, it has proven to be a disastrous choice in the Middle East.Indeed, in the midst of war, the assassination of an enemy leader may rapidly increase popularity. Indeed, US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have been in the spotlight for their supposedly “successful” assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.But killing an 86-year-old man, who was already planning his succession due to poor health, is no small…
Khamenei’s killing by the United States and Israel created a power vacuum at the heart of the Iranian regime and triggered a complex process to find a successor. The Islamic Republic has only had one leadership change since it came to power nearly half a century ago. Khamenei, who succeeded Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989, was killed without an officially declared successor. A three-person council was formed on Sunday to maintain power until Khamenei’s successor is chosen. However, the US and Israeli attacks continue, and there is no telling how long it will take. Here’s what you need to know: Under…
Manager Gary Neville believes Arsenal can still beat Manchester City to the Premier League crown, but warned Gunners fans they face “10 weeks of agony” on the road to their first title in 22 years.Mikel Arteta’s side regained a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 win over Chelsea on Super Sunday, after Man City beat Leeds 24 hours earlier. Since a heavy two-goal defeat at the hands of bottom-placed Wolves, the Gunners have managed to survive back-to-back London derbies to keep City level, but Pep Guardiola’s side have a game in hand that could…
Global markets started the week on a down note after the US and Israeli attacks on Iran heightened tensions in the Middle East and spooked investors.Asian markets started the day generally lower, with major markets in the region trading in negative territory. However, some losses were partially offset by gains in oil and gold mining stocks, particularly in Australia.We introduce all the notable developments in financial markets as the Middle East conflict unfolds. Energy stocks soarEnergy prices soared as investors priced in the risk of broader Middle East conflict.U.S. crude oil prices were up about 8.5% as of 2:27 a.m.…
explainerA day after the confirmed killing of Iran’s supreme leader, attacks have been reported in Dubai, Cyprus and across the region.listen to this article | 5 minutesinformationPublished March 2, 2026March 2, 2026Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareplus 2 googleAdd Al Jazeera to GoogleinformationIran has continued to attack American assets across the Gulf region, a day after a U.S.-Israeli attack confirmed the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.The United States and Israel launched an attack on Iran on Saturday as talks between Washington and Tehran continue over Iran’s nuclear program. Iran responded on the same day with missile…
The war in Iran continues to disrupt aviation in the Middle East and elsewhere, leaving planes grounded in one of the world’s busiest regions. Airlines around the world have been forced to cancel flights through multiple cities in the region, impacting thousands of travelers around the world. These include airports in U.S.-friendly Gulf states, including the United Arab Emirates cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, which are targets of Iranian retaliation and host U.S. military bases. Here’s what travelers need to know: Wide swaths of airspace over the Middle East remained closed on Monday as Iran’s neighbors restricted movement into…
Oil prices soared as the United States and Israel continued their attacks on Iran Sunday night. brent crude oil Prices hit a new 52-week high on Monday, jumping 9.3% to $79.40. west texas intermediate Prices also rose more than 9% to $73.10.US President Donald Trump said the “overwhelming military offensive”, dubbed “Operation Grand Fury”, would continue until the US objective was achieved. Israel launched new attacks late Sunday against both Iran and Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, following Iran’s attacks on military and infrastructure targets across several countries in the region. Stock chart iconStock chart iconBrent crude oil.As the United States…
Mirsad Sarajlic | iStock | Getty ImagesIran is facing a severe internet blackout, affecting more than 90 million people, as the conflict with the United States and Israel continues.The country has now spent more than 48 hours with a near-total internet blackout, with connectivity at about 1% of normal levels, according to data from independent internet monitoring group NetBlocks posted at 2:35 a.m. ET on Monday. NetBlocks blamed the power outages on a nationwide internet shutdown “imposed by the regime,” but the government has not commented.”Government shutdowns have been a go-to tactic for the regime, with the previous instance in…
File photo: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei waves during a meeting with students on November 2, 2024 in Tehran, Iran. Office of the Supreme Leader of Iran | via ReutersKhamenei’s death in a joint US-Israeli airstrike has forced Iran’s leadership into an urgent process to select a new supreme leader.Under Iran’s constitution, the supreme leader is appointed by the Council of Experts, an 88-member body of clerics elected by the people every eight years. Candidates for Congress are first vetted by the Guardian Council, which strictly controls who can run. When a vacancy occurs in a position, a parliament is…
In less than two months, US President Donald Trump has removed two of Beijing’s closest allies, threatening China’s oil supplies in the process. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was detained by the United States in January. Now, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has passed away. These two military actions not only deprived China of strategic partners in South America and the Middle East, but also attacked something far more important to China: oil. Both countries supply most of their crude oil to China, according to data analysis firm Kpler. More than half of Venezuela’s oil exports and nearly all of the…