Supporters of Iran's ruling establishment have celebrated the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in strikes carried out by the United States and Israel on the first day of the war. Shortly after his selection was announced, Iran launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks against targets in Israel and elsewhere in the Middle East.

Global energy markets reacted sharply, with crude oil prices climbing above 110 dollars a barrel, the highest level in four years. The surge comes as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed due to the conflict, raising concerns about global supply disruptions.

In Colombia, the left wing coalition led by President Gustavo Petro is projected to have won the largest share of votes in Senate elections, though it is not expected to secure a majority. Meanwhile, scientists in the Caribbean report the discovery of previously unknown sea creatures, highlighting significant new findings in marine research.