The weeklong fight over Iran’s next leader pitted the Revolutionary Guards against moderates. The generals won, but only over spirited resistance.

Crude oil stayed above $100 a barrel on Monday and Gulf countries reported more attacks by Iran as the war entered its third week, while share prices were mixed. A barrel of Brent crude, the international standard,

Pope Leo XIV called Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in the war involving Iran, urgently urging world leaders to halt violence after deadly strikes hit schools and civilian areas.

France’s far right said it was gaining ground after the first round of municipal elections on March 15, with exit polls showing tight races across major cities. In Marseille, a deadlock between the left and far right has set up a high‑stakes run‑off seen as a key test ahead of next year’s presidential election.

Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar’s supporters packed central Budapest in a show of strength a month before elections that polls show could spell the end of Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule.

U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.

The Israeli military said in a statement that the forces had "perceived an immediate threat to their safety and responded with gunfire."

Asia’s top soccer body says Iran still plans to play at the men’s World Cup, despite the war and mixed signals from U.S. President Donald Trump. Asian Football Confederation general