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Mojtaba, son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, elected Iran’s new supreme leader: Report

March 4, 2026

Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, the son of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has reportedly been elected as Iran's new Supreme Leader by the Assembly of Experts following his father's death in US-Israeli strikes. This transition occurs amid escalating tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel.

Mojtaba, son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, elected Iran’s new supreme leader: Report

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Mojtaba Khamenei was elected as Supreme Leader after the death of his father on February 28, 2026.
The election was reportedly influenced by pressure from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
The decision was made by Iran's Assembly of Experts, responsible for appointing the Supreme Leader.
The succession occurs during ongoing military operations, specifically 'Operation Epic Fury' by the US.

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Mojtaba, son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, elected Iran’s new supreme leader: Report

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