Tehran Bombarded; Iran Accuses US and Israel of Seeking to Dismember Nation for Oil
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has levelled serious accusations that military aggression launched by the United States and Israel is aimed at dismembering Iranian territory to illegally seize the country’s oil wealth.
These accusations emerged amidst sustained aerial bombardment of the city of Qom and the capital Tehran on Monday, 9 March. Israeli strikes targeting energy facilities have reportedly caused toxic smoke to blanket Tehran’s skies, triggering a public health crisis amid the conflict.
During the bombardment, Iran’s domestic political stability has demonstrated rapid consolidation. Military and political leaders have formally sworn allegiance to Mojtaba Khamenei.
The world is now experiencing direct consequences of Operation Epic Fury. Crude oil prices have surged dramatically by more than 25 per cent, reaching their highest level since mid-2022. Major producers have begun cutting supplies amid concerns over prolonged shipping disruptions.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has confirmed that an eighth American soldier has been killed in the conflict. This was announced just one day after President Donald Trump attended a honouring ceremony for fallen troops.
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Jakarta has issued an official statement regarding the selection of Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei as Iran’s Third Supreme Leader. The embassy confirmed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei’s appointment as Iran’s third Supreme Leader amid escalating Middle Eastern conflict.
President Pezeshkian and Iran’s entire military establishment have formally sworn allegiance to the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, to strengthen unity against aggression.
Global crude oil prices have breached the US$100 per barrel mark due to the Middle Eastern conflict. The government has prioritised economic stability and the preservation of public purchasing power. Indonesia’s Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has stated there are currently no plans to increase subsidised fuel prices despite soaring global oil prices.