Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran’s new supreme leader
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Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, suffered a fractured foot and other minor injuries on the first day of the US and Israel’s bombardment campaign, a source familiar with the situation told CNN.
Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Injured But Alive, Survives Strike That Killed His Father
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death has plunged Iran into a fraught transition, with the country now rallying around a new Supreme Leader. According to reports, his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, was elected as his successor, yet his conspicuous absence in the days ...
The second son of the late supreme leader keeps a low profile. But he's long been viewed as wielding his power behind the scenes, from crushing dissent to influencing presidential elections.
"The Iranians are showing defiance by choosing the son of Khamenei," a former diplomat told CNBC.
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Trump slams Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment as Iran projects defiance
US president, who had warned against selecting Mojtaba Khamenei to lead Iran, says new supreme leader may not ‘last’.
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