Iran’s new supreme leader is named as Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba – Iranian TV network reports

[ad_1] Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has reportedly been appointed Iran’s new Supreme Leader.   Mojtaba, 56, Ali Khamenei’s second oldest son, has strong links to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and was chosen by Iran’s Assembly of Experts ‘under pressure from the Revolutionary Guards’, according to Iranian opposition outlet Iran International. […]

Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz – what impact will it have on the world?

[ad_1] The closure of the key shipping lane could have wider consequences (Picture: Zuma) As fighting in Iran boils over, the most strategic oil passageway in the world – the Strait of Hormuz – is in the spotlight. Concerns have been raised about just disruptions to the flow of Gulf oil shipments to Europe, the US […]

Thousands of cruise passengers are trapped in Gulf ports due to Iran war

[ad_1] Thousands of cruise line passengers are trapped in ports in the Gulf due to the war in the Middle East. They and crews are unable to leave the ships, which have become floating hotels, due to the escalating hostilities. At least six ships from big companies are said to be at a standstill and […]