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Ghattas: Iran & Allies Don’t Need Much to Cause Chaos

Bloomberg Markets
Friday, March 13, 2026 at 9:20 AM
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Iran’s new supreme leader said the Strait of Hormuz should remain shut. Mojtaba Khamenei also said they will look to open other fronts in the war if the US and Israel persist with their attacks...

Iran’s new supreme leader said the Strait of Hormuz should remain shut. Mojtaba Khamenei also said they will look to open other fronts in the war if the US and Israel persist with their attacks during his first public comments since succeeding his father. Kim Ghattas, author of Black Wave spoke to Bloomberg’s Horizons Middle East and Africa anchor Joumanna Bercetche on who comes out victorious in this war. (Source: Bloomberg)

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