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Briefing: Iran attacks Israel, Gulf states, after naming new leader on Day 10 of war

Strategic angle: The price of crude oil briefly neared $120 a barrel Monday as Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei the supreme leader and then launched new attacks at Israel and Gulf states.

Editorial Staff · 2026-03-09 · 1 MIN READ

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Key Facts

Fact Value
New Leader Mojtaba Khamenei named supreme leader
Oil Price $120 a barrel
Conflict Duration 10 days

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