- Iran has appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as its new Supreme Leader following the assassination of his father, Ali Khamenei.
- The decision was made by the Assembly of Experts, with strong backing from Iran’s political leadership, the military, and the IRGC. Officials say the appointment marks a new chapter for the country amid escalating regional tensions.
Iran has appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as its new Supreme Leader, about a week after the assassination of his father, Ali Khamenei, in a reported joint operation by the United States and Israel that triggered a major regional crisis.
On Sunday, Iran’s Assembly of Experts officially named the 56-year-old cleric as the country’s new leader, tasking him with guiding the nation through one of its most serious political and security crises in nearly five decades.
Key political figures, the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and the military have reportedly pledged their support for the new leader.
Iran’s President, Masoud Pezeshkian, described the appointment as the beginning of a “new era of dignity and strength” for the country. According to him, the decision reflects the nation’s determination to remain united in the face of external pressure.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also praised the decision, pledging that the government would continue defending the rights and interests of the Iranian people.
Several other top political figures, including Ali Larijani, Sadeq Larijani, and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, expressed support for the new supreme leader and called for national unity.
Mojtaba Khamenei has never contested a public election but has long been considered an influential figure within his father’s inner circle and has strong ties with the IRGC.
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