What we know about Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei

Mar 9, 2026 - 02:00
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What we know about Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei
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Iran on Monday named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father, Ali Khamenei, as supreme leader, signalling that hardliners remain firmly in charge in Tehran more than a week ‌into its conflict with the United States and Israel.