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EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 19 MIN

New leader in Iran, rising oil prices, and Europe on alert

from Europe Today

Tensions in the Middle East are escalating ten days after U.S. and Israeli strikes in Iran killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Tehran is facing a major environmental and security crisis following attacks on oil refineries, while Iranian drone strikes across the Gulf are disrupting travel and raising fears of a wider conflict. A new Supreme Leader has been announced in Iran, as European and Gulf leaders prepare emergency talks and oil prices surge past 100 dollars a barrel.We’ll have the latest from Dubai, analysis from Brussels and a look at what rising energy prices could mean for Europe’s economy with an exclusive interview with the president of the Eurogroup Kyriakos Pierrakakis.Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe.   Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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