Israel Iran War · 8 March 2026
Iran Appoints Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader After Father’s Death!
Mojtaba Khamenei has been named Iran’s new Supreme Leader following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, during recent strikes linked to the ongoing conflict involving the US and Israel. The decision was made by Iran’s clerical body, the Assembly of Experts, which selects the country’s top authority. Mojtaba, long seen as a powerful behind-the-scenes figure with ties to the Revolutionary Guards, now assumes leadership as regional tensions and military exchanges continue to intensify.
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