Mojtaba Khamenei has been named the new supreme leader of Iran following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, as the regional conflict intensifies.The military campaign led by the US and Israel against Iranian positions has resulted in the destruction of key infrastructure and high military casualties.Global energy markets are currently experiencing extreme volatility as the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens to drive oil prices significantly higher.Domestic opposition, previously active during the
Woman, Life, Freedom protests, remains fractured and largely unable to organize due to strict security crackdowns.