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Iran's Turmoil: 22 Guards Killed, Oil Prices Soar

3/2/2026

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  • Iran's response to the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has intensified, with authorities reporting 22 border guards killed amid US-Israeli efforts to destabilize the regime.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump expressed readiness to engage with Iran's remaining leadership.
  • Oil prices surged to $80 a barrel, with predictions of reaching $100 due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.