Iran names new supreme leader as attacks continue; Oil shock sparks $5 gas fears

Iran names a new supreme leader and within hours missiles and drones fly again across the region

Plus oil markets react to the escalation and drivers are starting to see it at the pump

And an explosive device thrown near the home of New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani over the weekend

Now two men are under arrest. The stories that matter, clear and credible from across the country to around the world

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Iran has a new supreme leader this morning after the son of slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

was officially named his successor. Mojtaba Khamenei had long been seen as a leading contender for the role

even before a joint U.S.-Israeli strike killed his father just over a week ago

at the start of the war in Iran. President Trump told ABC News Sunday before the appointment was official

that whoever takes power in Iran is, quote, not going to last long without his approval

He also told Axios last week that Mochitaba Khamenei would be an unacceptable choice to lead the country

Hours after Iran announced its new supreme leader, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard reported new missile launches

Strikes were intercepted over the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar earlier this morning

Meanwhile, attacks in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia targeted critical energy infrastructure. Bahrain's national oil company refinery complex was hit

while Saudi Arabia says it intercepted nine drones headed for the Shaveh oil field

two more near the northern Al Jaf region, and two ballistic missiles aimed at Prince Sultan Air Base, all within a 12-hour window

Also this morning, Israel says it has launched another wave of strikes on Iranian missile sites and regime infrastructure. The IDF says new strikes were also carried out in

Beirut as it continues targeting the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah in Lebanon. Now to a new video

that's adding another layer to the investigation into the deadly strike that hit a girl's elementary

school in southern Iran. It happened at the start of the joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes. Watch this

This video, posted by Iran's government-sponsored Mare News and verified by the New York Times

appears to show the moment a missile slams into a target near the town of Minab

You can hear as the explosion hits The video is filmed from a nearby construction site and according to CNN and ABC ysts say the missile seen in the footage closely matches the profile of a U Tomahawk

cruise missile. Those missiles are operated by the U.S. Navy and typically launched from warships

or submarines. They're often used in the opening phase of military operations before aircraft can

gain full control of the space. The video appears to show the missile hitting a building inside or

right next to an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps naval base. But nearby sits an elementary school

the same school Iranian officials say was struck in the same series of attacks

Iran says the strike killed more than 160 people, many of them children

The question of who is responsible remains politically charged. President Trump on Saturday blamed Iran itself

suggesting the strike was caused by inaccurate Iranian munitions. No, in my opinion, based on what I've seen, that was done by Iran

Is that true, Mr. Nixon? It was Iran who did that? We're certainly investigating

Still investigating? But the only side that targets civilians is Iran. We think it was done by Iran

For now, U.S. officials say the strike is still under investigation. Oil prices are shooting to levels not seen since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022

But the Trump administration says the spike should be short-lived. It's having a direct impact on gas prices

The national average for regular gasoline is now around $3.48 a gallon

up sharply over the past week as oil markets react to the fighting and disruptions in the Persian Gulf

Crude prices surged above $100 a barrel overnight after attacks on energy infrastructure and shipping routes tied to the conflict

And airlines say those higher oil prices may soon show up in the cost of plane tickets

as jet fuel prices spike. A major concern is the Strait of Ramirez

a narrow waterway where about one-fifth of the world's oil normally moves every day

Right now, most tankers are unable to pass safely. Iran has threatened to attack if they try to sail through

But Energy Secretary Chris Wright says the price surge should be temporary

and argues the military campaign against Iran could actually stabilize energy markets in the long run

We have a temporary period of elevated energy prices, but it will not be long

In the worst case, this is weeks. This is not months. And it leads to a much better place

It leads to an Iran that's defanged, that can't threaten its neighbors, can't threaten American soldiers

and can't continue to drive up energy prices by making a mess of the Middle East

For drivers though the impact is already showing up at the pump Gasoline prices in the U have jumped roughly 50 cents in the past week California is paying more than five bucks a gallon while Indiana gas has surged 68 cents in the past week

Some Americans say they're skeptical the disruption will be as short as the administration predicts

I don't think there's been an end in sight to any Middle East conflict that's been started by us

So the fact that they say that there's going to be an end that quickly is not believable

And the Middle East is, you know, a place that the U.S. is not going to solve

Energy ysts say the prices will likely depend on how quickly shipping lanes reopen

and whether oil facilities in the region can resume normal production. New details this morning about a frightening scene outside the New York City mayor's residence

Police now say this device thrown during protests near Gracie Mansion was not a smoke bomb or hoax

but an improvised explosive device that could have caused serious injury or death

The incident happened Saturday during dueling demonstrations outside the home of New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani

the city's first Muslim mayor. A small anti-Muslim protest organized by conservative influencer Jake Lang gathered outside the mansion

drawing a much larger counter-protest. Police say tensions escalated quickly. At one point, a protester from the Lane Group allegedly sprayed pepper spray into the counter-protest

crowd, triggering fights. Then moments later, investigators say an 18-year-old counter-protester lit and threw a device toward the protest area. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch initially

described the object as a jar wrapped in black tape. Based on preliminary examination and x-ray

imaging the devices, which were a bit smaller than a football, appear to be a jar wrapped in

black tape, importantly, with nuts, bolts and screws along with a hobby fuse that could be lit

The device struck a barrier and did not explode, but investigators now say it was in fact an

improvised explosive device. Two men from Pennsylvania, Amir Bala and Ibrahim Kayoumi

were arrested at the scene and remain in custody. Authorities say the investigation is now being handled by the NYPD

the FBI, and federal prosecutors through the Joint Terrorism Task Force. Investigators are also examining a second device

and searching for any additional materials linked to the suspects. Mayor Mamdani was in the residence at the time, but was not hurt

Today marks the 24th day of the Department of Homeland Security shutdown

and travelers are really starting to feel it. Long security lines are forming at some airports as the busy spring break travel season gets underway Those in Houston and New Orleans face wait times of up to several hours at Security Checkpoint Sunday with some people

missing their flights. The delays come as the partial shutdown creates a shortage of TSA officers

Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman Lauren Beast blames Democrats for the stalemate

Funding for DHS expired February 13th after lawmakers hit an impasse over immigration

enforcement policies following the deadly shootings of two U.S. citizens by immigration

officers. Democrats are pushing for new restrictions on ICE and Customs and Border Protection

while Republicans argue changes have already been made after the killings. TSA officers are

considered essential workers, meaning they must continue working without pay until Congress

approves new funding. But the lack of pay is leading to many calling out sick. The funding

lapse is also impacting FEMA and the U.S. Coast Guard. Finally this morning, Dana White has locked

in the fight card for UFC Freedom 250. On June 14th, which is flag day and President Trump's 80th

birthday, the White House will host its first ever professional sporting event. The main event is a

lightweight title unification bout. Undisputed champ Ilya Topuria taking on interim belt holder

Justin Gaethje. In the co-main, Alex Pereira tries to become the first three-division champion

in UFC history when he faces Cyril Gaughn for the interim heavyweight title. The six-fight main card

also features big names like Sean O'Malley and Michael Chandler. Dana White says finalizing the

card came down to the last minute with one fight falling through the night before the announcement

About 5,000 fans will watch from the White House South Lawn. Another 85,000 people are expected to

gather on the Ellipse next door, watching the fights on giant screens. The event will stream

on Paramount+. Before we head out, here's what we're tracking today. At nine in New York

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch is set to hold a briefing at Gracie Mansion on those arrests

during protests there this past weekend. At noon, IndyCar will unveil the course for the

New Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a race planned for Washington, D.C. this summer to mark America's

250th birthday. Organizers expect the route to include parts of the National Mall. And this

afternoon, President Trump delivers remarks to the Republican Members Issues Conference in Miami

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