China Warns Against Targeting Iran’s New Supreme Leader After Khamenei’s Death
“Iran’s leadership transition is a domestic issue,” Guo said
March 9, 2026
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Trump, Rubio offer conflicting reasons for US entry into Iran war
Trump said his concerns intensified following nuclear talks held in Geneva last Thursday
March 4, 2026
Starmer Says US Cannot Use Cyprus Bases Despite Trump Pressure
UK officials repeatedly emphasised that Britain is not directly involved in the conflict
March 3, 2026
Will Iran’s Missiles Drain US Interceptor Stocks?
Defence experts warn that a prolonged war with Iran could impact US military readiness beyond the Middle East
March 3, 2026
Saudi Arabia Halts Biggest Refinery After Drone Attack, Oil Prices Jump
The Ras Tanura complex itself was previously attacked by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis in 2021
March 2, 2026
US–Israel–Iran Conflict Escalates as Oil Surges, Markets Slide, and Talks Collapse
Adding to the uncertainty, the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has triggered a fragile leadership transition
March 2, 2026
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s 36-Year Rule: How Iran Became a Regional Power and Anti-US Force
Khamenei also presided over a vast financial network through Setad, an organisation that grew into a multibillion-dollar empire under his watch
March 1, 2026
Ayatollah Khamenei martyred — how succession works in Iran?
The constitution also provides flexibility during the transition
March 1, 2026