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Briefing: Oil prices jump and markets slide as Iran names new supreme leader and digs in

Strategic angle: The announcement of a new supreme leader in Iran has led to a surge in oil prices and a downturn in global markets.

by Editorial Staff|Mar 9, 2026|1 MIN READ|WORLD

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