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Iran names former supreme leader's son to succeed him as war sends oil prices soaring
- Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei as the new supreme leader, signaling a hard-line leadership in Tehran amid ongoing regional conflict.
- The Assembly of Experts chose the 56-year-old cleric, closely tied to the Revolutionary Guard, to lead Iran's future.
- Oil prices surged as regional attacks continued and the Strait of Hormuz remained a flashpoint for shipping.
- U.S. President Donald Trump commented on the price spike, calling the rise temporary.
- Iranian attacks extended to multiple energy facilities and regional targets as the war intensified.
- The younger Khamenei’s leadership could influence Iran’s nuclear program and regional security strategy.
- Officials reported continued attacks on energy facilities across the region amid the leadership transition.
- A U.S. service member died from injuries sustained in an Iranian attack, with several other fatalities reported for U.S. troops.
- The United States warned nonessential personnel to leave several regional missions amid escalating hostilities.
- The conflict has caused high casualties and disrupted regional energy security, with the war killing hundreds and impacting global markets.
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