Iran appoints Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader

Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, son of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been appointed Iran’s new supreme leader, as confirmed by state media. The 57-year-old has held considerable influence within Iran’s security establishment, particularly the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, despite never having held an elected position. His selection by the Assembly of Experts reflects a preference for stability within Iran’s ruling elite during a challenging period, marking an unprecedented continuation of leadership within the same family.

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