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Mojtaba Khamenei Named Iran's New Supreme Leader
Iranian officials have pledged allegiance to Mojtaba Khamenei as the new supreme leader following the death of his father Ali Khamenei amid ongoing US-Israeli strikes. Described as an even bigger hardliner, he is expected to seek revenge, raising fears of intensified conflict.
The UN has no official comment on the leadership change.
Oil Prices Surge Past $110 Per Barrel Amid Middle East Attacks
Global oil prices have rocketed beyond $110 per barrel due to Iranian strikes on fossil fuel facilities and halted tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Strikes on refineries and desalination plants threaten water and food security for 100 million in the Gulf.
UN warns of severe environmental and humanitarian impacts from oil facility attacks.
US Tomahawk Missile Hits Iranian School Near Naval Base
A US Tomahawk missile damaged a girls' school during a strike on an adjacent IRGC naval base, prompting Pentagon investigation. Iran retaliates with strikes killing US troops, bringing Pentagon death toll to at least 157.
Ceremony held at Dover Air Force Base for six Army members killed in Kuwait.
Iranian Strikes Hit Gulf States, Causing Deaths and Damage
Iranian attacks destroyed radar and air defenses in Qatar, UAE, Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia, killing at least four. Bahrain reports drone damage to desalination plant injuring three; Saudi strike kills two in residential area.
Attacks continue despite Iran's presidential apology.
Trump Claims US Ahead of Schedule in Iran War, Hints at End
President Trump states the US-Israeli campaign against Iran has achieved main objectives and could end soon, praising US military power. He warns of harsher response if Iran resumes aggression or disrupts shipping.
Trump hosted Latin American leaders at 'Shield of the Americas' summit near Miami.
Iran Offers Unrestricted Strait of Hormuz Access to US Allies Dumping Israel
Iran's Revolutionary Guard proposes free passage through the Strait—carrying 20% of world oil—to Mideast countries expelling US and Israeli ambassadors. Tensions rise as attacks slow tanker traffic.
Trump warns against threats to the strait, promising massive retaliation.
Strikes in Lebanon Kill Nearly 500, Including 83 Children
Intense airstrikes in Lebanon have killed almost 500 people in the past week, with 83 children among the dead per UNICEF. A Lebanese priest died from injuries sustained in attacks.
US and Israeli strikes continue for a 10th day in Iran.
Iranian Missile Kills One in Israel; NATO Downs Another Over Turkey
Iranian strikes killed at least one in Israel and hit Bahrain refinery injuring over 30. Turkey reports NATO shot down an Iranian missile entering its airspace.
Earlier strikes wounded two in Israel.
UN Alarmed by Sudan Drone Strikes Killing Over 20 in Markets
UN reports drone strikes in Sudan's West Kordofan hit markets in Abu Zabad and Wad Banda, possibly killing more than 20. Escalating violence adds to regional crises amid global oil shocks.
Rising oil prices will impact UN operations across the board.
UN CSW70 Opens with Focus on Gender Equality and Justice
The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) convenes March 9-19 at UN HQ, addressing justice amid backlash against women's rights. International Women's Day observed March 9 with leaders like Anne Hathaway; high-level meeting on violence against women set for March 12.
Side events launch networks on conflict-related sexual violence.
Balendra Shah Set to Become Nepal's Next Prime Minister
Former rapper Balendra Shah's party won a landslide in parliamentary elections, positioning the 35-year-old as Nepal's next PM. This political shift occurs amid global tensions.