New Supreme Leader Inherits Sprawling, Secretive Office That Dominates Iran
His father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had turned what was traditionally a religious affairs office into a shadowy national security juggernaut.
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Iran Choosing Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader Signals Defiance Amid War
Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei could prove to be even more radical than his father and predecessor, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed by the U.S. and Israel at the start of the war.
Fear and Hope for Iranians Trapped Between Bombs and Defiant Rulers
Many in Iran feel helpless in the face of their entrenched system, and some are becoming increasingly embittered by the fierce American and Israeli bombardment.
Iran Chooses New Supreme Leader
Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in recent U.S.-Israeli strikes, as its next supreme leader.
Iran’s Security Establishment Celebrates Mojtaba Khamenei’s Selection
Opponents of the government, however, worried the new supreme leader, a son of the recently killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, would rule with an iron fist like his father.
Here’s What Happened in the Conflict on Sunday
Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as his father’s successor. The Pentagon announced the death of a seventh U.S. service member.
Who Is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s New Supreme Leader?
The selection of a son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a strike on his compound at the start of the war, could anger Iranians seeking change.
Iran Has a New Supreme Leader. What Does That Mean?
Mojtaba Khamenei takes on a role that makes him not only Iran’s spiritual leader but also the highest authority in the land.
Mojtaba Khamenei, Son of Iran’s Slain Supreme Leader, Is a Mysterious Figure
The succession of the slain leader’s son is seen as a signal of the Islamic republic’s defiance of Israel and the United States, and of continuity during crisis.
Iran Says It’s Close to Naming a New Supreme Leader
Iranian state media reported that the country’s top clerics have identified who will replace Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. They have not released his name.