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Nationwide rallies endorse Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's new supreme leader amid US-Israeli war; massive turnout shows government resilience despite ongoing airstrikes, state media reported.
- On March 9, 2026, Iranians held nationwide rallies welcoming Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new supreme leader, including a massive downtown Tehran gathering.
- The succession followed the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by an Israeli airstrike in the opening attacks of the US‑Israeli war, and Mojtaba Khamenei’s swift appointment was framed as defiant amid the assault.
- Iranian state media said similar rallies were held across Shiraz, Kerman, Ahvaz, Tabriz, Hamedan and Ardabil, with participants saying 'We lost our beloved Leader' but praising Mojtaba Khamenei.
- Massive turnout suggests the government remains resilient despite the bombing campaign, as Iranian public rallies visibly endorsed Mojtaba Khamenei’s leadership claim amid ongoing assault.
- The rapid elevation of Mojtaba Khamenei is an unusual wartime succession that could strengthen his grip on power and influence domestic stability and regional dynamics amid the US‑Israeli military campaign.
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Tehran. Multitudes gathered yesterday in several cities of Iran to express support for the new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, while the Israeli army launched simultaneous bombings against Tehran and Isfahan, a town near nuclear facilities, as well as in the center and south of the country.
Ansarullah leader felicitates Iranians on election of new Islamic Revolution leader
The Yemeni Ansarullah leader has congratulated the Iranian nation on the election of the new Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei, and pledged allegiance to him.
Iranians Hold Massive Rally in Tehran in Support of Iran's New Supreme Leader - News From Antiwar.com
A massive rally was held in Tehran on Monday in support of Iran's new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed by an Israeli airstrike in the opening attacks of the US-Israeli war against the Islamic Republic. The massive turnout for the younger…
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