Iran's Succession Crisis Deepens as Fuel Shortages Hit Tehran

Iran's Assembly of Experts selected a successor to the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei but withheld the name amid wartime conditions, while US President Donald Trump demanded approval for the new leader. Tehran faces severe fuel shortages with toxic air blanketing the capital after Israeli strikes on oil facilities, disrupting supplies for 10 million residents. Trump insisted the next supreme leader would need his approval to survive, dismissing potential candidates as "lightweights," while Iran's top diplomat rejected foreign interference. The conflict has escalated with Israeli strikes on Iranian targets and regional allies, killing civilians and soldiers across Lebanon, Israel, and Kuwait. Analysts warn the war could last months as Iran vows to continue attacks using advanced missiles. Nigerians should monitor global oil prices, which may rise due to supply disruptions, and watch for potential US policy shifts affecting Africa.

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/03/08/new-iran-leader-wont-last-long-without-my-approval-trump/