Daniel Davis Deep Dive IRAN Has a NEW LEADER /Lt Col Daniel Davis
Mar 9, 2026
A rundown of Iran’s new supreme leader, his IRGC ties, and why military connections shaped the succession. Discussion of strikes on oil, water, and power infrastructure and knock-on effects for energy prices. Analysis of reciprocal regional attacks, U.S. ammunition constraints, and why regime collapse seems unlikely despite heavy damage.
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Leader's Family Losses Fuel Iranian Resolve
- Mostafa's family suffered multiple recent deaths from U.S. and Israeli strikes, creating a potent symbol of martyrdom.
- Davis argues those losses make him uniquely persuasive as a leader of resistance.
Public Rallies Show Iran Is Not Wobbling
- Massive public displays in Iran show widespread support for the new leader despite heavy strikes.
- Davis highlights images of streets filled with flags and crowds signaling defiance rather than capitulation.
Energy Infrastructure Attacks Create Visible Devastation
- US/Israeli strikes hit dozens of oil depots and caused dramatic fires and pollution in Tehran.
- Davis recounts oil flowing in gutters and igniting, and up to 40 depots and a desalination plant were struck.