News Headlines 3.8 -

: Mojtaba Khamenei , the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was officially named the next Supreme Leader of Iran by the Assembly of Experts.

: An Iranian drone strike damaged a critical water desalination plant on Sitra island. News Headlines 3.8

On , global news was dominated by the escalation of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran , alongside significant political transitions in Tehran and economic shifts in the energy market. Middle East Conflict Intensifies : Mojtaba Khamenei , the son of the

: The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the death of a seventh U.S. service member from injuries sustained during an Iranian strike on a base in Saudi Arabia on March 1. Regional Fallout : Middle East Conflict Intensifies : The U

: In New York City, two counter-protesters were arrested after throwing improvised explosive devices (IEDs) near the mayor’s residence during a protest.

: A drone strike hit the Public Institution for Social Security building in Kuwait City, causing a large fire.

: Marches and celebrations took place globally, though protests surrounded the Iranian women's soccer team in Australia over safety concerns.