Mojtaba Khamenei Named Iran's New Leader Amid Regional War

0:00It's March 9th, and here's what's happening across the world right now. Iran's assembly of experts has named Mochitaba Kamenei, the 56-year-old son of the late-supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Kamenei as the countries. New top ruler, this move comes amid a fierce regional war where the United States and Israel have hammered Iran for over a week. Oil prices have shot up sharply, with Brent Crude hitting more than $114 a barrel, up 60% since the conflict began. The elder Kamenei was killed on February 28th in an early strike, and since then, Iran's revolutionary guard has launched missiles and drones at Israel, Gulf states and energy sites. Iran has also choked off the straight-of-form moves, halting most oil tankers and disrupting a fifth of global supplies. President Donald Trump called the oil spike temporary, saying it's a small price for ending Iran's nuclear threat. Inside Iran, some criticized the hereditary pick as a step back from revolutionary ideals, but top clerics backed him to lead the war effort.

1:04Israel labeled him a target, while supporters like the Revolutionary Guard and Hezbollah voiced approval. New attacks hit Monday, with a fire at an oil facility in Foujirara, United Arab Emirates, drones over Saudi Arabia's Shabaugh field, and strikes on. Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain that wounded 32 people, including children. Bahrain reported damage to a desalination plan vital for water supplies. The conflict has killed at least 1,230 in Iran, 397 in Lebanon, and 11 in Israel, with more U.S. troops lost. The State Department ordered evacuations from Saudi Arabia and eight other missions, as fighting rages on. This DNN story is thanks to our sponsor details in the description. Your pillow, your podcast, your moment, made for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.