The LatestMojtaba Khamenei, son of former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, has been named Iran's new supreme leader, according to state media. Iran is launching attacks on vital energy infrastructure in the Middle East. Oil prices surged over $119 a barrel on Monday, hitting levels not seen since 2022 as some major producers cut supplies. Iranian ballistic missiles fly directly over this Arab nation, heading to targets in Israel and the Gulf states. Four civilians have died in Iranian attacks on the U.A.E.

Source: CBC News March 09, 2026 19:36 UTC