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Iran names Khamenei's son, Mojtaba, as new supreme leader, state media report
- Late on Sunday, the Assembly of Experts announced Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, as Iran's new Supreme Leader, Iranian state media and the president's press office reported.
- After the Feb. 28 strikes that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, former Supreme Leader, and about 40 other high-ranking Iranian officials, the United States and Israel intensified joint attacks inside Iran.
- Despite his low public profile, Mojtaba Khamenei has long built influence as a gatekeeper and political broker across clerical, security, and political networks, despite never holding formal office and being sanctioned by the US Treasury in 2019.
- Hardliners consolidated power, locking them firmly in control in Tehran and signaling Iran's ruling elite chose stability over experimentation; analysts say this expands the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' authority and harshens domestic controls.
- With direct threats looming, the United States and Israel warned successors would be targets, and President Donald Trump said a new leader would not last without US approval.
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Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is facing scrutiny over his health and public appearances. State media's description of him as 'wounded by the enemy' has fueled speculation. Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ali Khamenei, was appointed by the Assembly of Experts. International reactions are sharp, with the US and Israel issuing warnings.
Iran’s Succession Crisis Ends With Mojtaba Khamenei, Who Is ‘His Father on Steroids’ – The American Spectator | USA News and Politics
Iranian officials selected Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to lead the Islamic Republic on Monday. Despite his growing influence over the years, Mojtaba Khamenei has never held formal public office. Like his father, the newly installed leader is a prominent Iranian religious scholar. He has spent years operating behind the scenes within Iran’s ruling establishment, as much of his reputation has been …
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With the appointment of Modshtaba Khamenei's Supreme Leader, the Iranian regime relies on continuity and demonstrative strength. He is not expected to moderate.
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