Iran's New President Faces Daunting Challenges Amid Assassination and Regional Tensions

- Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards were killed in Tehran. - The attack on Haniyeh's residence was confirmed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). - The incident occurred early Wednesday, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause. - Hamas mourned Haniyeh's death, attributing it to a 'treacherous Zionist raid'. - Haniyeh had attended Iran’s new president’s swearing-in ceremony just a day before the attack. Source: Al Jazeera

Iranian government is preparing to strike Israel knowing how ruthless the response can be. With big brother US telling it in open to protect ‘Israel’, I don’t know why Iran is committing this grave mistake. US needs a reason to strike Iran and getting it served in a plate. India would be impacted as crude will jump leading to more $ outflows.

If this happens & escalates then it is certainly a WWIII, stock market will crash by 3-5K points on day1 or 2, more layoffs, there will be chaos everywhere. This will be full fledged war between two countries, backed by two different axis. Please pray it doesn’t happen at all.

- Many young Iranians, like 27-year-old Neda, are choosing to remain single, valuing their freedom over marriage. - The average age of marriage is rising, with women marrying at 27 and men at 30 in Tehran. - Government incentives like low-interest loans and financial support for infertile couples have not reversed the trend. - Social media and economic hardships are significant factors deterring marriage among the youth. - Some couples are opting for cohabitation, known as white marriage, despite it being forbidden by religion and law. Source: [Financial Times](https://www.ft.com/content/bce57b6e-af04-4e70-82b3-153351299028)

- Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has ordered a direct strike on Israel in retaliation for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. - The order was given during an emergency meeting of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, with military commanders instructed to prepare for both attack and defense. - Iran and Hamas have accused Israel of the assassination, though Israel has neither confirmed nor denied involvement. - Iranian officials are considering a coordinated attack involving drones and missiles, potentially from multiple fronts including Yemen, Syria, and Iraq. - The assassination has been seen as a significant security breach, prompting calls within Iran to ensure the safety of its senior officials before seeking revenge. Source: New York Times

- Hamas has issued a statement blaming Israel for the assassination of its political chief, Ismail Haniyeh, in Tehran. - The statement, translated from Arabic, mourns Haniyeh and describes the attack as a 'treacherous Zionist raid' following his participation in the inauguration of Iran's new president. - Hamas’s military wing, Qassam Brigades, called the assassination a 'dangerous event' and warned of major repercussions across the region. - The statement highlights Haniyeh's significant contributions to the Palestinian cause and resistance, and vows that his blood will not be shed in vain. - Hamas accuses Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu of recklessness and warns that the resistance will continue to defend Palestinian land and people. Source: Al Jazeera

Expect your stock market portfolios to be bearish tomorrow. Houthis are making logistics of international vessels difficult through the Strait of Hormuz.

With Iran Officially Striking Israel first? will everything end out of order?