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(260309) -- TEHRAN, March 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People attend gatherings to pledge allegiance to Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei at Enghelab Square in Tehran, Iran, on March 9, 2026.
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Iran War Overshadows Midterms as Democrats Focus on Economy
Democrats are focused on the economy, while Republicans wish they were focused on the economy.
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Trump and Putin discuss Iran, Ukraine conflicts during telephone call
Moscow [Russia], March 10 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin received a telephone call from US President Donald Trump, where the two leaders discussed the conflicts in Iran and Ukraine, Russia Today reported, citing Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov. As per Russia Today, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov told journalists that the American president initiated the call to discuss the latest international developments.
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Trump says he's "not happy" over appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's Supreme Leader
Washington DC [US], March 10 (ANI): In his first reaction following the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's Supreme Leader, US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) said that he is not happy with the selection. Speaking to Brian Kilmeade of Fox News on Mojtaba's selection, Trump said, 'I am not happy.
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What Are Mojtaba Khamenei's Religious Qualifications?
For years, Sayyid Mojtaba Khamenei’s name has circulated in succession debates, with many observers and media reports highlighting his b ...
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Oman’s sultan congratulates Iran’s new supreme leader
Oman’s sultan congratulates Iran’s new supreme leader Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said sent a message congratulating Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. In the message, the sultan offered his “best wishes for his success and good fortune in assuming his leadership responsibilities in his friendly country”. Sultan Haitham is the first Arab leader to publicly congratulate Khamenei after he was selected to succeed his father, who was killed in a US-Israeli air strike last week.
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India favours return to dialogue and diplomacy, advocates de-escalation and restraint: Jaishankar on West Asia crisis
New Delhi [India], March 10 (ANI): Noting that the recent developments in West Asia are a cause of deep concern, External Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that India is in favour of a return to dialogue and diplomacy amid the West Asia crisis and advocates de-escalation, restraint and ensuring the safety of civilians.
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Iran's new leader has never been tested. He now faces an existential battle
Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, enters power as the Islamic republic faces its most serious crisis.
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Putin and Trump hold phone call - Kremlin aide
The presidents discussed the conflicts between the US and Iran and between Russia and Ukraine, Yury Ushakov has said DETAILS TO FOLLOW
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Putin and Trump hold phone call Kremlin aide
The presidents discussed the conflicts between the US and Iran and between Russia and Ukraine, Yury Ushakov has said Russian President Vladimir Putin has held a phone conversation with his US counterpart, Donald Trump, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov has told journalists. The American president initiated the call to discuss the latest international developments, he said.
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Iran’s New Supreme Leader Represents a Choice: Defiance
Iran’s new supreme leader has been selected not to break with the regime but to preserve it.
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Iran’s Choice of New Leader Signals Defiance to Foes
Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei could prove to be even more radical than his father and predecessor, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed by the U. S. and Israel at the start of the war.
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"This is a terrorist government, regime": US State Secy defends Washington's action against Iran
Washington DC [US], March 9 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday defended Washington's actions against Iran, describing the Iranian leadership as a 'terroristic regime' and asserting that the United States aims to dismantle its ability to carry out strikes across the region as the conflict in West Asia escalates.
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Iran says Americans should blame Israel for economic impact
Iran says Americans should blame Israel for economic impact In a post on X, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said: “Iran does not want to harm ordinary Americans who overwhelmingly voted to end involvement in costly foreign wars. ” He added that rising fuel prices and other economic pressures in the US should be blamed on Israel and its allies in Washington.
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Iran’s new supreme leader brings mystery element to Middle East crisis
What Mojtaba Khamenei will do with his leadership is now the key question after he succeeds his father Crowds in Tehran greeted the announcement of the country’s new supreme leader by chanting: “God’s hand is still upon us, Khamenei is still our leader. ” As the world economy grinds to a slow halt, Iran is selling the elevation of Mojtaba Khamenei as a sign of reassuring continuity for a country determined to show its defiance of the west. Yet in reality he injects a new unpredictable, even mysterious, element into the Middle East crisis, since just as he is unknown to Washington, so he is a figure of deep obscurity to ordinary Iranians.
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Ben Jennings on Donald Trump, Iran and surging oil prices – cartoon
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Trump says Iran ‘made a big mistake’ choosing Mojtaba Khamenei
Trump says Iran ‘made a big mistake’ choosing Mojtaba Khamenei US President Donald Trump said Iran “made a big mistake” by selecting Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader after his father was killed in a US-Israeli attack. Speaking to NBC News, reiterating earlier remarks in which he described the son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as a “lightweight”. Trump also said it was “too soon to talk about” seizing Iran’s oil, but added that he does not rule out the possibility.
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Delhi: JKSA convenor meets Iranian Ambassador, raises evacuation of Indian students
New Delhi [India], March 9 (ANI): National Convenor of the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Monday visited Iran's Embassy to express condolences over the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the US-Israel attack and raised serious concerns regarding the safety of India
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New Supreme Leader of Iran chosen on will of Iranian nation, not of US government: Iran's Ambassador to India
New Delhi [India], March 9 (ANI): The new leader of Islamic Republic of Iran has been chosen based on the will of the Iranian nation, not the will of the US government, Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, has said and noted that the selection of Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei as the new
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Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu in shouting match with judge as trial begins
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu in shouting match with judge as trial begins Submitted by Güldenay Sonumut on Mon, 03/09/2026 - 15:36 Detainees must review tens of thousands of pages of documents with just two hours of weekly computer access Ozgur Ozel, leader of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) and Dilek Imamoglu, wife of Ekrem Imamoglu, the jailed mayor of Istanbul and main rival of President Tayyip Erdogan, address the media, 9 March 2026 (Umit Bektas/Reuters) Off Temperatures rose quickly on the opening day of the mass corruption trial involving Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and more than 400 co-defendants, with the mayor challenging the judge and seeking permission to address supporters at the outset of the hearing. The judges did not allow Imamoglu to proceed, arguing that such a request was not part of regular court procedure, as the mayor’s supporters chanted slogans in his favour. Imamoglu walked towards the bench, asking to speak.
