Iran appoints Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader

Mojtaba Khamenei has been appointed as Iran’s new Supreme Leader following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, amid ongoing conflict with Israel. The announcement comes as Iran’s leadership faces internal divisions, and Mojtaba is poised to influence Iran’s military strategy, particularly through the Revolutionary Guard. His rise to power has raised concerns about a potential hereditary theocracy, with implications for Iran’s nuclear capabilities and regional stability.

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