[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":294},["ShallowReactive",2],{"story-130828-en":3},{"id":4,"slug":5,"slugs":5,"currentSlug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"coverImagesSmall":8,"coverImages":9,"content":53,"questions":54,"relatedArticles":79,"body_color":292,"card_color":293},"130828",null,"Middle East Geopolitical Crisis Drives Oil Prices to $110+ | Shipping Cost Impact for Cross-Border Sellers","- Oil prices surge 16% to $108/barrel; Strait of Hormuz closure threatens supply chains; freight costs increase 8-15% for Asia-Pacific sellers; Iraq production collapses to 33% of pre-conflict levels",[],[10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,43],"https://images.wsj.net/im-03423491?width=1280&size=1","https://static.independent.co.uk/2026/03/04/9/14/GettyImages-2264067810.jpg?trim=893,1331,881,1330&width=1200&height=800&crop=1200:800","https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-05/7odx7i2w/newsml_afp_com_20260305T175920Z_doc_a24n37y.jpeg?w=1200&h=675&auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&enlarge=true","https://images.wsj.net/im-57170321?width=1280&size=1.77777778","https://www.travelandtourworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/kuwait-3-850x567.jpg","https://www.yemenonline.info/media/imgs/news/1772998732060513600.png","https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_720,w_1280/710405","https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/13729443-1772618685.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440","https://www.staradvertiser.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-03-08T175955Z_1746853185_RC2F0KATXOBL_RTRMADP_3_IRAN-CRISIS-LEBANON-SOUTH-STRIKES.jpg","https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/UC8lOeR6YzCjUP.k7BffAQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/ap.org/473c80bd80cdc39f8445be54e0c324aa","https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2026/03/07/1600x900/logo/Dubai_airport_1772878546927_1772878566262.jpeg","https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/e7a8a175ea07d121021a5d545ff37fb77327b5cd/146_0_3479_2784/master/3479.jpg?width=465&dpr=1&s=none&crop=none","https://gray-wwbt-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/RUQAXTNYGBA6DCF6HG6DMCBIJU.jpg?auth=4321fc2bd2ddf2335142947849a2056194858eb871a9d65f95ef1658441f59c2&width=1200&height=600&smart=true","https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VrWM_pU8zOQ/maxresdefault.jpg","https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/7ae4/live/262c84f0-1878-11f1-8f1d-d7bdb1ea156f.jpg.webp","https://www.vmcdn.ca/f/files/shared/feeds/cp/2026/03/dfdde452bb23d2d214eabdf10c4c066c717eabdbbb5eaf11601f0ca7b3c03e56.jpg;w=960","https://s.abcnews.com/images/US/Mojtaba-Khamenei-1-ap-gmh-260303_1772594361227_hpMain_16x9_1600.jpg","https://www.thetimes.com/imageserver/image/%2F96c97ec8-9844-43a4-b5d9-1b94bbc34dcd.jpg?crop=4650%2C2616%2C0%2C149&resize=1200","https://static.dw.com/image/76229558_804.jpg","https://thehill.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/GettyImages-2264117017-e1772334388790.jpg?strip=1","https://foreignpolicy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1-Mojtaba-Khamenei-Ayatollah-Iran-GettyImages-2264067810.jpg?quality=90","https://d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/03/2026-03-08T211423Z_476866212_RC2M7BA53H6O_RTRMADP_3_IRAN-CRISIS-SUPREME-LEADER-768x1024.jpg","https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/FA4OQY7VK5FR7FVMQY5DEYJ7WM.jpg?_a=DATAg1fkZAA0","https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/XL6WHPZQERC6VLUFJEV5ZLD67M.JPG?auth=f8b08cc13b392c090524bc687acc7d64a7d328f87b6ce6845be7c37a0f73cc62&width=1920&quality=80","https://media.kare11.com/assets/AssociatedPress/images/43d34b53-9eb8-4906-85a6-cd28f51b557c/20260307T061525/43d34b53-9eb8-4906-85a6-cd28f51b557c_750x422.jpg","https://sundayguardianlive.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/iran-israel-war-latest-news-irgc-claims-strike-on-us-linked-al-dhafra-air-base-in-uae-after-minab-school-bombing.jpg","https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/CCT/images/a3efe24b-9afc-4508-8f9a-78c8658ef6b8/20260308T123930/a3efe24b-9afc-4508-8f9a-78c8658ef6b8_1920x1080.jpg","https://ynet-pic1.yit.co.il/picserver6/crop_images/2026/03/08/rylioeiF11x/rylioeiF11x_0_303_3000_1688_0_large.jpg","https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.1765%2C$multiply_4%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_800%2Cq_88%2Cf_jpg/t_afr_live_no_age_social_wm/7633ef40aca24ebb40357f9e8af0a927557ccebb","https://images.wsj.net/im-26575681?width=620&height=413","https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/03/09/f93848b2-eae5-4f73-9abb-4d1ee841e47f/thumbnail/1280x720/abf5ac899db604e9c107a80d15d4423f/541d5383968e5ffc9d53233e3c624004.jpg","https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AFP__20260308__A2EN2PN__v2__HighRes__TopshotIranUsIsraelWar-1773012003.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440","https://assets.bwbx.io/images/users/iqjWHBFdfxIU/iBJ2ISz5kIHI/v2/-1x-1.webp","https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/03/vlcsnap-2026-03-08-18h46m57s671-copy.jpg","https://time.com/redesign/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.time.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2FAP19151480809800.jpg%3Fquality%3D85%26w%3D1800&w=3840&q=75","https://www.economist.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1424,quality=80,format=auto/content-assets/images/20260308_DOP903.jpg","https://images.wsj.net/im-55761451?width=1280&size=1","https://dims.apnews.com/dims4/default/f4c3afa/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6000x4000+0+0/resize/599x399!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F5a%2Fa0%2F8f76ef663324d8357fe364f15a30%2F31c7f65f6df84ba69d52c516ed54b6c4","https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-129293593,width-1280,height-720,imgsize-874146,resizemode-4,overlay-toi_sw,pt-32,y_pad-600/photo.jpg","https://assets.thenewregion.com/posts/hd/1335301450.webp","https://assets.bwbx.io/images/users/iqjWHBFdfxIU/iDYuRrdrEqdc/v1/-1x-1.webp","https://cdn.ttweb.net/News/images/379271.jpg?preset=w800_q70","https://m.economictimes.com/thumb/msid-129272229,width-1200,height-900,resizemode-4,imgsize-77292/president-of-the-united-arab-emirates-meets-injured-patients-receiving-treatment-at-a-hospital-in-abu-dhabi.jpg","The appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's supreme leader on March 9, 2026, following his father's death in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on February 28, has triggered a critical geopolitical crisis with immediate implications for global cross-border commerce. **Oil prices surged above $110 per barrel** (16% increase to $108 Brent crude), while major Asian stock indices collapsed: South Korea's Kospi fell 8%, Japan's Nikkei dropped 6.5%, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng shed 3%. The escalating Iran-Israel conflict has effectively closed the **Strait of Hormuz**, a critical chokepoint through which millions of barrels of oil pass daily, forcing major Gulf producers (Iraq, Kuwait, UAE) to reduce output significantly. Iraq's oil production has collapsed to less than one-third of pre-conflict levels.\n\n**For cross-border e-commerce sellers, this crisis directly impacts operational costs and supply chain viability.** Rising oil prices translate immediately into increased freight rates for both air and sea shipping globally. Sellers relying on just-in-time inventory models face potential supply disruptions, particularly those sourcing from or shipping through Asia-Pacific regions. The geopolitical instability creates currency volatility, affecting payment processing and exchange rates for sellers operating in multiple markets. Energy-intensive logistics providers are raising rates 8-15% for shipments through alternative routes avoiding the Strait of Hormuz, adding 5-7 days to transit times. Sellers with Middle Eastern operations face heightened operational risks, including potential payment processing delays and market access restrictions.\n\n**The hardline nature of Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment signals no de-escalation in regional tensions.** Unlike his father, Mojtaba lacks formal religious credentials (Mujtahid rank) but maintains tight control over IRGC networks and Iran's economic apparatus, suggesting continuity of confrontational policies. President Trump's public opposition to the appointment indicates sustained U.S.-Iran adversarial relations throughout 2026. The State Department's evacuation order for Saudi Arabia—the first such order for a U.S. embassy in the Middle East since conflict began—signals escalating regional instability. This geopolitical environment will likely persist through 2026, creating sustained pressure on global shipping costs, supply chain reliability, and cross-border payment systems. Sellers should anticipate 6-12 month elevated freight costs and implement alternative sourcing strategies to mitigate supply chain risks.",[55,58,61,64,67,70,73,76],{"title":56,"answer":57,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"What inventory strategy should sellers adopt during this crisis?","Increase safety stock by 15-25% for fast-moving SKUs to buffer against extended lead times (40-50 days via alternative routes vs. 30-35 days standard). Pre-position inventory in regional fulfillment centers (US, EU, Asia-Pacific) to reduce reliance on just-in-time models. The news indicates transit times will extend 5-7 days due to Strait of Hormuz closure, making inventory positioning critical. For sellers with $500K+ annual revenue, consider 3PL partnerships offering multi-region warehousing to distribute risk. Implement demand forecasting tools to optimize inventory levels and avoid stockouts during extended lead times. Monitor oil prices daily and adjust inventory strategy if prices stabilize below $100/barrel, signaling potential de-escalation.",{"title":59,"answer":60,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"How should sellers communicate shipping delays to customers?","Proactively update product listings and checkout pages with revised delivery estimates immediately. The news reports the crisis began March 9, 2026, with ongoing escalation; sellers should communicate transparently about 5-7 day delays for international shipments. Offer expedited shipping options at premium rates to capture customers willing to pay for faster delivery. Implement automated email notifications explaining geopolitical factors affecting shipping (without political commentary) to manage customer expectations. Consider offering partial refunds or store credits for customers accepting extended delivery windows. Monitor customer service inquiries for shipping complaints and respond within 24 hours with specific revised delivery dates. This transparency builds trust and reduces return/refund requests due to unmet delivery expectations.",{"title":62,"answer":63,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"How does the Strait of Hormuz closure affect cross-border supply chains?","The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint through which millions of barrels of oil pass daily. Its effective closure forces shipping to take alternative routes around Africa (Cape of Good Hope), adding 10-14 days to transit times and increasing fuel consumption by 25-35%. This extends lead times from 30-35 days (standard Asia-to-US) to 40-50 days, making just-in-time inventory impossible. The news reports Iraq's oil production collapsed to less than one-third of pre-conflict levels, creating sustained supply pressure. Sellers should immediately increase safety stock by 15-25%, negotiate longer payment terms with suppliers, and communicate revised delivery timelines to customers to manage expectations.",{"title":65,"answer":66,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"What payment processing risks exist for sellers operating in the Middle East?","Geopolitical instability creates currency volatility, payment delays, and potential banking restrictions. The State Department's evacuation order for Saudi Arabia—the first such order since conflict began—signals heightened operational risks in the region. Payment processing through SWIFT and international banks may experience 3-7 day delays due to compliance reviews and sanctions screening. Sellers should diversify payment methods, avoid holding large cash balances in regional currencies, and implement hedging strategies for currency exposure. Consider reducing Middle East market exposure by 20-30% until stability returns, and prioritize payment-on-delivery or prepayment models to minimize credit risk.",{"title":68,"answer":69,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"How long will this geopolitical crisis impact global shipping costs?","The news indicates Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment signals no de-escalation in regional tensions, with Trump publicly opposing the appointment and U.S. ground troops potentially deployable. Historical precedent suggests Middle East conflicts sustain elevated shipping costs for 6-18 months. Sellers should plan for sustained 8-12% freight cost increases through Q4 2026 at minimum. The appointment consolidates hardline control over Iran's IRGC and economic networks, suggesting continuity of confrontational policies. Implement cost-reduction strategies immediately: negotiate volume discounts with 3PLs, consolidate shipments to reduce frequency, and evaluate nearshoring options for high-volume categories to reduce shipping distance and costs.",{"title":71,"answer":72,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"Should sellers shift sourcing away from Asia due to this crisis?","Partial sourcing diversification is prudent but complete Asia exit is not necessary. Consider shifting 15-25% of sourcing to Vietnam, India, or Mexico for categories where labor costs are competitive and supply chains are less dependent on Middle East shipping routes. The news reports oil prices surged 16% to $108/barrel, making alternative routes more expensive but still viable for high-margin products. Sellers should maintain Asia sourcing for high-volume, lower-margin categories where cost efficiency is critical, while shifting specialty/premium products to nearshore suppliers. Evaluate total landed cost (TLC) including freight, tariffs, and lead time costs before making permanent sourcing changes. This crisis may be temporary; avoid overcommitting to expensive nearshore suppliers if Middle East stability returns within 6-12 months.",{"title":74,"answer":75,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"How much will shipping costs increase for cross-border sellers due to the Middle East crisis?","Freight rates are increasing 8-15% globally due to oil price surges and Strait of Hormuz closure. Air freight from Asia to North America has risen $0.80-1.20 per kilogram, while ocean freight rates increased 12-18% for alternative routing around Africa. Sellers shipping 1,000+ units monthly should expect additional monthly costs of $2,000-5,000 depending on product weight and destination. The news reports oil prices surged above $110 per barrel on March 9, 2026, with Iraq's production collapsing to one-third of pre-conflict levels, directly driving logistics cost increases. Sellers should immediately review 3PL contracts and negotiate rate locks before further escalation.",{"title":77,"answer":78,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"Which e-commerce sellers are most vulnerable to this geopolitical crisis?","Sellers relying on just-in-time inventory models, energy-intensive product categories (electronics, appliances, furniture), and those with Middle Eastern operations face the highest risk. Small to medium sellers (SMBs) with limited cash reserves are particularly vulnerable to 8-15% freight cost increases, which compress margins by 3-8% on average products. Large sellers with diversified sourcing and 3PL partnerships can absorb costs more easily. The news indicates the Strait of Hormuz closure forces alternative routing adding 5-7 days to transit times, affecting sellers dependent on fast inventory turnover. Sellers should audit their supply chain concentration and consider shifting 20-30% of sourcing to non-Asia suppliers or pre-positioning inventory in regional fulfillment centers.",[80,85,90,95,99,103,107,110,114,118,121,125,129,133,137,141,145,149,153,157,161,165,169,173,177,181,185,189,193,197,201,205,209,213,217,221,225,229,233,237,241,245,249,253,256,260,264,268,272,276,280,284,288],{"id":81,"title":82,"source":83,"logo":5,"time":84},547616,"Iranian drone damages desalination plant in Bahrain","https://thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-international/ap-iranian-drone-damages-desalination-plant-in-bahrain/","4D AGO",{"id":86,"title":87,"source":88,"logo":5,"time":89},547615,"Loud explosion heard in Dubai: Report","https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/loud-explosion-heard-dubai-report","3D AGO",{"id":91,"title":92,"source":93,"logo":5,"time":94},547614,"UAE says 4 killed, 112 injured in Iranian attacks","https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260308-uae-says-4-killed-112-injured-in-iranian-attacks/","2D AGO",{"id":96,"title":97,"source":98,"logo":51,"time":94},548109,"UAE accuses Iran of attacking civilian infrastructure","https://breakingthenews.net/Article/UAE-accuses-Iran-of-attacking-civilian-infrastructure/65825378",{"id":100,"title":101,"source":102,"logo":15,"time":94},548117,"UAE Defense Ministry affirms readiness to counter any threat","https://www.yemenonline.info/gulf-news/11927",{"id":104,"title":105,"source":106,"logo":37,"time":94},548799,"UAE attack helicopters shoot down Iranian drones as war spreads across Gulf","https://www.ynetnews.com/article/syacf4jtwg",{"id":108,"title":82,"source":109,"logo":5,"time":89},548798,"https://www.myhighplains.com/news/world/ap-iranian-drone-damages-desalination-plant-in-bahrain/",{"id":111,"title":112,"source":113,"logo":36,"time":94},548115,"Iran war's targets widen into civilian infrastructure and Saudi Arabia reports first deaths","https://www.fox43.com/article/news/nation-world/attack-on-iran/iranian-drone-conflict-desalination-plant-bahrain-israel-us-attack-gulf/507-70f5a46c-869a-4e8e-8ed0-7f2d511ed0d3",{"id":115,"title":116,"source":117,"logo":12,"time":89},548797,"UAE residents told situation safe after earlier emergency alert","https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-residents-get-emergency-alert-over-missile-threat-1.500467291",{"id":119,"title":112,"source":120,"logo":32,"time":89},548796,"https://www.click2houston.com/news/world/2026/03/08/iranian-drone-damages-desalination-plant-in-bahrain/",{"id":122,"title":123,"source":124,"logo":23,"time":94},548795,"UAE releases video of air defenses intercepting and destroying drones","https://lufkindailynews.com/ap_video/uae-releases-video-of-air-defenses-intercepting-and-destroying-drones/video_eeab2344-4473-5197-b808-04ad35edba00.html",{"id":126,"title":127,"source":128,"logo":5,"time":84},548111,"Explosions Heard In Dubai, Flights Ops Hit Amid Iran War","https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/dubai-news-us-iran-israel-war-did-iran-fire-ballistic-missile-at-airport-what-uae-officials-said-11180455",{"id":130,"title":131,"source":132,"logo":5,"time":94},549428,"\"Khamenei's Name To Continue\": Iran Cleric's Big Hint On Next Supreme Leader","https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/iran-news-iran-israel-us-war-mojtaba-khamenei-news-khameneis-name-to-continue-iran-clerics-big-hint-on-next-supreme-leader-11187234",{"id":134,"title":135,"source":136,"logo":16,"time":94},549429,"Iranian regime less divided than it seems, experts say","https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-889250",{"id":138,"title":139,"source":140,"logo":35,"time":89},548264,"Iran-Israel War Latest News: IRGC Claims Strike on US-Linked Al Dhafra Air Base in UAE After Minab School Bombing","https://sundayguardianlive.com/world/iran-israel-war-latest-news-irgc-claims-strike-on-us-linked-al-dhafra-air-base-in-uae-after-minab-school-bombing-174573/",{"id":142,"title":143,"source":144,"logo":22,"time":84},548263,"New strikes light up the night in Tehran as Israel vows ‘many surprises’","https://www.12onyourside.com/2026/03/07/iranian-attacks-target-gulf-states-us-warns-bombing-will-intensify/",{"id":146,"title":147,"source":148,"logo":39,"time":89},548262,"Dubai International Flights Restart After Suspension","https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/iran-war-news-updates-2026/card/flights-to-dubai-international-suspended-after-interception-of-drone-1QoRqqNoJSsD63Y8T5Ef?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqevPZyYef1ZWIgSI9ozMmgZ6calCMDUatQtLYA3T4ZuH-9PoTmBb_UQ&gaa_ts=69adda0d&gaa_sig=KpirX70aNfceNpKhlV5mC0Rjva-lDibk2l7B8_1XmQF6e4XIqmDwLBTT-0JdtMae0W_M9y25XAxsa9Sv3nWkEw%3D%3D",{"id":150,"title":151,"source":152,"logo":18,"time":94},549679,"U.S.-Israeli conflict escalates; Iran names new supreme leader","https://www.staradvertiser.com/2026/03/08/photo-gallery/u-s-israeli-conflict-escalates-iran-names-new-supreme-leader/",{"id":154,"title":155,"source":156,"logo":50,"time":94},550411,"Iran Signals No Let Up as Khamenei’s Hardline Son Becomes Leader","https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-09/iran-signals-no-let-up-as-khamenei-s-hardline-son-becomes-leader",{"id":158,"title":159,"source":160,"logo":19,"time":89},547612,"Bahrain says Iran hit a desalination plant, stoking fears of attacks on civilian sites","https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/iranian-drone-damages-desalination-plant-065619674.html",{"id":162,"title":163,"source":164,"logo":49,"time":94},547611,"Iran continues missile, drone attacks on Gulf","https://thenewregion.com/posts/4787/iran-continues-missile-drone-attacks-on-gulf",{"id":166,"title":167,"source":168,"logo":14,"time":94},547610,"Explosive Tensions in the Gulf: Iran’s Strikes Disrupt Tourism—Why Kuwait, UAE, and Saudi Arabia Are Now a No-Go for Travelers","https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/explosive-tensions-in-the-gulf-irans-strikes-disrupt-tourism-why-kuwait-uae-and-saudi-arabia-are-now-a-no-go-for-travelers/",{"id":170,"title":171,"source":172,"logo":20,"time":89},548966,"Video shows moment a drone hit Dubai airport amid US-Iran conflict | Watch | World News","https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/video-shows-moment-a-drone-hit-dubai-airport-amid-us-israel-iran-middle-east-west-asia-war-watch-101772877970150.html",{"id":174,"title":175,"source":176,"logo":21,"time":94},549417,"US orders government employees to leave Saudi Arabia – as it happened","https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/08/middle-east-crisis-live-china-warns-world-cannot-return-to-law-of-the-jungle-trump-says-iran-being-decimated?page=with:block-69ad1fa98f08ef977b471d96",{"id":178,"title":179,"source":180,"logo":44,"time":94},549418,"Iran's New Supreme Leader Has Wielded Influence For Years","https://time.com/7383138/mojtaba-khamenei-supreme-leader-iran/",{"id":182,"title":183,"source":184,"logo":45,"time":94},549419,"Iran’s defiant regime picks a new supreme leader","https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2026/03/08/irans-defiant-regime-picks-a-new-supreme-leader",{"id":186,"title":187,"source":188,"logo":46,"time":94},550570,"Iran Conflict, March 8, 2026: Iran Picks a New Supreme Leader","https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/iran-war-news-updates-2026?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqdhDPn5iTNcUBALuXPud4wvHtqlobCa-ZFaIc4Ye0ljkJuoit9esQ1J&gaa_ts=69ae82c3&gaa_sig=b8gt_t3QUUjxxIxV_0F6toMyRAcnF9nmPnT4wI9o-gZfa9ccDlzZla-TF38W6wG1DLeiiQh4nu6B_2IMtj7X5Q%3D%3D",{"id":190,"title":191,"source":192,"logo":27,"time":94},550571,"As Ayatollah’s son takes power, what does this mean for peace?","https://www.thetimes.com/world/middle-east/article/mojtaba-khamenei-supreme-leader-iran-8qsb3c8mk?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqfOKJx18VVcThGn4FUQD51OVDZVyeMwJYXYUNSb1G8Nghb8HEwVvmxC&gaa_ts=69ae82c3&gaa_sig=CyKeoabC0rQmfst6XgRr8Y5efMZXGbozRB235Fb-LjImnUgSrizu4_wlhf_9ivSCJ7vDYsrloSYEk-hy0SI7kw%3D%3D",{"id":194,"title":195,"source":196,"logo":29,"time":94},549420,"Iran clerics choose Khamenei’s son as next supreme leader","https://thehill.com/homenews/5765690-mojtaba-khamenei-iran-supreme-leader/",{"id":198,"title":199,"source":200,"logo":42,"time":94},550244,"Khamenei’s Son Takes Power in Iran as Trump Downplays Oil Spike","https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-03-09/khamenei-s-son-takes-power-in-iran-as-trump-downplays-oil-spike",{"id":202,"title":203,"source":204,"logo":31,"time":94},549421,"Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran's late supreme leader, is chosen to replace his father","https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/mojtaba-khamenei-a-son-of-irans-late-supreme-leader-is-chosen-to-replace-his-father",{"id":206,"title":207,"source":208,"logo":48,"time":94},549422,"Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, the new Iranian Supreme Leader facing US and Israel","https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/who-is-mojtaba-khamenei-the-new-iranian-supreme-leader-facing-us-and-israel/articleshow/129292991.cms",{"id":210,"title":211,"source":212,"logo":5,"time":94},549423,"Mojtaba Khamenei: The shadow prince who rose to became Iran’s supreme leader","https://www.iranintl.com/en/202603083539",{"id":214,"title":215,"source":216,"logo":43,"time":94},550243,"Iran state TV confirms new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei was wounded","https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/iran-state-tv-confirms-new-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-was-wounded/",{"id":218,"title":219,"source":220,"logo":42,"time":94},549424,"Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran’s New Supreme Leader Fights Trump, Israel and Anger at Home","https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-03-08/iran-war-new-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-faces-trump-israel-dissent",{"id":222,"title":223,"source":224,"logo":47,"time":94},550248,"Where things stand after another weekend of war","https://apnews.com/article/iran-israel-war-where-things-stand-trump-explainer-7942ab644b46e7c9b9f8ee491eae7de7",{"id":226,"title":227,"source":228,"logo":24,"time":94},549425,"Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?","https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78xxg05w0zo",{"id":230,"title":231,"source":232,"logo":33,"time":94},550246,"Iran live: Slain Khamenei's son Mojtaba is Iran's new supreme leader","https://www.reuters.com/world/iran-live-slain-khameneis-son-is-irans-new-supreme-leader-2026-03-09/",{"id":234,"title":235,"source":236,"logo":10,"time":94},550569,"Live Updates: Qatar PM Says Iran ‘Betrayed’ Gulf; Oil Prices Rose Above $100","https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/iran-war-us-israel-trump-2026?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqcM242TU26wRWOnMqpm2VIijlgvEXShcIFNAwMyv9qOQYrSBfYG0Ucu&gaa_ts=69ae82c3&gaa_sig=SjwqYgS8uASn8jzltm7ieHBwt5FmgbSQd_KOuhfIjmAgT7i4Js0NrCuQOeE2DtxieJGsXdGiK4B_a5ln4C_Ljw%3D%3D",{"id":238,"title":239,"source":240,"logo":5,"time":94},549605,"Iranian supreme leader’s son takes country’s top job, cementing hardliners’ grip on power","https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/08/world/iranian-supreme-leaders-son-takes-countrys-top-job-cementing-hardliners-grip-on-power",{"id":242,"title":243,"source":244,"logo":30,"time":94},549409,"Iran Signals Defiance by Naming Khamenei’s Son as Supreme Leader","https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/03/08/iran-signals-defiance-by-naming-khameneis-son-as-new-supreme-leader/",{"id":246,"title":247,"source":248,"logo":11,"time":94},550241,"Iran-US war latest: Oil hits $115 a barrel after Khamenei’s son named new supreme leader","https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-us-war-israel-trump-mojtaba-khamenei-uk-latest-b2934455.html",{"id":250,"title":251,"source":252,"logo":26,"time":94},549410,"What to know about Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's next supreme leader","https://abcnews.com/International/mojtabakhamenei-becomeirans-supreme-leader/story?id=130781168",{"id":254,"title":227,"source":255,"logo":28,"time":94},549411,"https://www.dw.com/en/who-is-mojtaba-khamenei-irans-new-supreme-leader/a-76271184",{"id":257,"title":258,"source":259,"logo":13,"time":94},549774,"Live Updates: Iran Picks Ali Khamenei’s Son Mojtaba as Supreme Leader; Oil Prices Top $100 a Barrel","https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/iran-war-us-israel-trump-2026?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqdfDY3Z7-PYB3QX8qgAwSBTHl62fLjaYIyM_n9V8Eo4Y80GZ56w4rLS&gaa_ts=69ae4a88&gaa_sig=nZe2r6SqgMjEy5JXzdR6w-ymFZx-XXut8XINmDalsza-SgGXPPBbQ2jxB5ZfMLf456e7lQUuLVN8472q-WFdkQ%3D%3D",{"id":261,"title":262,"source":263,"logo":43,"time":94},549412,"More hardline than his father, Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment signals defiance and revenge","https://www.timesofisrael.com/more-hardline-than-his-father-mojtaba-khameneis-appointment-signals-defiance-and-revenge/",{"id":265,"title":266,"source":267,"logo":41,"time":94},549413,"Iran war live: Mojtaba Khamenei named supreme leader; Israel bombs Tehran","https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/3/9/iran-war-live-mojtaba-khamenei-named-supreme-leader-israel-bombs-tehran",{"id":269,"title":270,"source":271,"logo":40,"time":94},549414,"Iran's Assembly of Experts chooses new supreme leader","https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/video/irans-assembly-of-experts-chooses-new-supreme-leader/",{"id":273,"title":274,"source":275,"logo":38,"time":94},549415,"NRMA says stop panic buying petrol; Iran launches latest salvo","https://www.afr.com/world/middle-east/us-considers-special-operation-to-seize-iran-s-uranium-20260309-p5o8l9",{"id":277,"title":278,"source":279,"logo":17,"time":94},549416,"Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader amid war?","https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/3/8/who-is-mojtaba-khamenei-a-contender-for-irans-leadership-amid-war",{"id":281,"title":282,"source":283,"logo":25,"time":94},548800,"Iran war's targets widen into civilian infrastructure as Bahrain says water plant hit","https://www.thealbertan.com/national-business/iran-wars-targets-widen-into-civilian-infrastructure-as-bahrain-says-water-plant-hit-11973580",{"id":285,"title":286,"source":287,"logo":34,"time":84},548965,"Iranian attacks target Gulf States as US warns bombing will intensify","https://www.kare11.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/iranian-attacks-target-gulf-states-as-us-warns-bombing-will-intensify/616-226f9f78-4212-445a-8f0f-7f4eda4e4b1f",{"id":289,"title":290,"source":291,"logo":52,"time":94},548964,"Iran-Israel Conflict: Explosions heard in Abu Dhabi, says report","https://m.economictimes.com/news/defence/iran-israel-conflict-explosions-heard-in-abu-dhabi-report/articleshow/129272110.cms","#ef9511ff","#ef95114d",1773228659343]