Tehran, March 12 (IANS) Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday in his first message to the country, called for continued resistance and said that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed. In a written message, Mojtaba Khamenei vowed revenge for those killed in the conflict, insisting that Tehran “will not refrain from avenging the blood of its martyrs”.The message, local media reported, was read by a female presenter on Iranian state television. It also said “the tool of closing t…
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Jerusalem, March 10 (IANS) Israel’s military has killed about 1,900 Iranian soldiers and commanders since the start of the conflict, military spokesman Effie Defrin said, adding that Israel did not rule out targeting Iran’s newly announced supreme leader.Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, Defrin also confirmed that a second person was killed earlier on Monday in an Iranian missile attack in Israel, bringing the total death toll from Iranian attacks in the country to 12 civilians, in additio…
Washington, March 9 (IANS) Wall Street is likely to start the second week of March in the red on Monday (US time). The Dow Jones futures — an early indicator of the US stock markets — traded lower after crude oil prices climbed above $110 per barrel.S&P 500 futures were down about 1 per cent, while Nasdaq 100 futures slipped around 1.1 per cent, reflecting persistent risk aversion in global markets.Dow Jones Futures were trading at 46,964.86, down 536.69 points or 1.13 per cent ahead of Wa…
Tehran, March 9 (IANS) Iran on Monday named Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader, succeeding his father Ali Khamenei, in a move that signals the continued dominance of hardliners in Tehran even as the country remains locked in an escalating conflict with the United States and Israel. Mojtaba Khamenei, a mid-ranking cleric believed to wield significant influence within Iran’s security establishment and the vast economic networks built under his father’s leadership, had long been viewed …
Tehran, March 4 (IANS) Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been selected as Iran’s new Supreme Leader by the country’s Assembly of Experts, according to a latest media report.“The Assembly of Experts elected Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba as the next Supreme Leader,” Iran International reported, citing informed sources.According to the outlet, Mojtaba, 56, has been chosen to take charge of the country’s top leadership position. He is the second-eldest son of Ali…
Mumbai, March 1 (IANS) Dubai’s real estate brokers and developers said on Sunday they expect the recent bull run in the country’s property sales to decline in the coming weeks due to the war between the United States, Israel and Iran.Brokers said the missile strikes targeting US bases in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries will dispel the long-held belief that Dubai is a safe place to park wealth during conflicts, which had drawn investors from Russia, Ukraine, Pakistan and Afghanistan af…
Mumbai, March 1 (IANS) Escalating tensions between Israel and Iran are expected to weigh on Indian markets in the near term, mainly driven by a rise in energy prices, analysts said on Sunday.Analysts said that oil marketing companies, aviation, paints, autos, consumer discretionary and logistics could face pressure due to the tension in the Middle East.The immediate market reaction is likely to be negative as investors assess whether the flare‑up will become a prolonged conflict or remain a sh…