Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was appointed by the Assembly of Experts following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Seen as a hardliner with ties to the IRGC, Khamenei’s appointment was met with support from within Iran but mixed reactions internationally. US President Trump criticized the choice, while Russia and China expressed support. Yemen’s Houthis welcomed the new leader, while Israel threatened continued aggression.
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