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All about Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new Supreme leader after Ali Khamenei

Iran's Assembly of Experts has named Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader after the death of Ali Khamenei. Here's what to know about the cleric and his rise in Iran's power structure

All about Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new Supreme leader after Ali Khamenei
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 9:55 AM IST

'We shall not falter': Iran FM backs new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Foreign Minister went on to issue a formal commitment on behalf of the diplomatic and security apparatus to the new Leader of the Revolution

'We shall not falter': Iran FM backs new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 9:51 AM IST

US capabilities 'overwhelming' compared to Iran's: US War Secy Pete Hegseth

The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran entered its second week

US capabilities 'overwhelming' compared to Iran's: US War Secy Pete Hegseth
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 9:44 AM IST

Iran's new leader, Ayatollah Khamenei's son, is a mysterious figure

The succession of the slain leader's son is seen as a signal of the Islamic republic's defiance of Israel and the United States, and of continuity during crisis

Iran's new leader, Ayatollah Khamenei's son, is a mysterious figure
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 9:31 AM IST

No Indian fatality in Saudi Arabia projectile incident: Embassy in Riyadh

The embassy stated that an Indian national injured in the incident on Sunday is undergoing treatment at a government hospital

No Indian fatality in Saudi Arabia projectile incident: Embassy in Riyadh
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 9:30 AM IST

'We'll see', says Trump on Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei

According to The Times of Israel, Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that any individual chosen to lead the Iranian administration would be considered "an unequivocal target for elimination"

'We'll see', says Trump on Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 9:27 AM IST

Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran's new supreme leader faces US, Israel, anger at home

Mojtaba Khamenei embodies everything that the many thousands of people who have protested against the Islamic Republic in recent years oppose

Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran's new supreme leader faces US, Israel, anger at home
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 9:15 AM IST

Ayatollah Khamenei's son Mojtaba named Iran's new supreme leader

Mojtaba Khamenei will now have a central say in Iran's war strategy, with the country's powerful paramilitary Revolutionary Guard answering to him

Ayatollah Khamenei's son Mojtaba named Iran's new supreme leader
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 9:13 AM IST

Iran launches 'Operation True Promise 4' against US, Israeli assets

The regional scope of the conflict has widened as the Lebanese Hezbollah movement and the Islamic Resistance in Iraq joined the front

Iran launches 'Operation True Promise 4' against US, Israeli assets
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 8:57 AM IST

China's 'smart economy' strategy spurs hunt for new stock winners

The latest signals from Beijing's political gathering have reinforced the view that tech self-reliance and industrial upgrading will anchor economic growth in the years to come

China's 'smart economy' strategy spurs hunt for new stock winners
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 8:47 AM IST

US weighs idea of special operation to seize Iran's near-bomb-grade uranium

Uncertainty over Iran's highly enriched uranium has intensified because it's almost nine months since United Nations atomic inspectors last verified its location

US weighs idea of special operation to seize Iran's near-bomb-grade uranium
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 8:39 AM IST

US military kills 6 in strike on alleged drug boat in Eastern Pacific Ocean

Operation forms part of Washington's expanding crackdown on cartel-linked maritime trafficking

US military kills 6 in strike on alleged drug boat in Eastern Pacific Ocean
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 8:07 AM IST

US begins large military drill with South Korea while waging war in Iran

The Freedom Shield drill comes amid reports of US assets shifting toward the West Asia

US begins large military drill with South Korea while waging war in Iran
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 8:00 AM IST

Iran war's targets widen into civilian infra; Saudi reports first deaths

Desalination plants, oil depots and residential areas hit as conflict spreads across the Gulf and Lebanon

Iran war's targets widen into civilian infra; Saudi reports first deaths
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 7:56 AM IST

What China's latest economic plans say about tech ambitions, US rivalry

Plans unveiled at the National People's Congress show push for consumer demand alongside drive for technological self-sufficiency

What China's latest economic plans say about tech ambitions, US rivalry
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 7:38 AM IST

Trump's 'roaring' economy meets rough start to 2026: What the numbers show

Job losses, rising fuel prices and market volatility challenge the US president's growth promises

Trump's 'roaring' economy meets rough start to 2026: What the numbers show
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 7:34 AM IST

Counter-protester threw IED at protest outside Mamdani's home, says police

Two people were in custody for their alleged role in Saturday's confrontation, which unfolded during a 'Stop the Islamic Takeover of New York City' event

Counter-protester threw IED at protest outside Mamdani's home, says police
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 7:24 AM IST

US energy chief defends Russian oil waiver; says gas price spike 'brief'

Wright told CNN's 'State of the Union' that the waiver can help 'tamp this fear of shortage of oil, tamp the price spikes and the concerns we see in the marketplace'

US energy chief defends Russian oil waiver; says gas price spike 'brief'
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 7:13 AM IST

Iran will not bow to pressure from US and Israel, says President Pezeshkian

With no sign of an end to hostilities in West Asia and tankers still not daring to cross the Strait of Hormuz, investors were bracing for a long stretch of higher energy costs

Iran will not bow to pressure from US and Israel, says President Pezeshkian
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 7:09 AM IST

HQs of oppressive 'Prevention Police' of Iran falls on Women's day: Israel

Claim comes on International Women's Day; force was widely criticised after the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022

HQs of oppressive 'Prevention Police' of Iran falls on Women's day: Israel
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 7:07 AM IST