Iran has appointed Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country’s new Supreme Leader, following his father’s assassination on march. The decision was made by the Assembly of Experts, the clerical body responsible for selecting Iran’s supreme leader, with a “decisive vote”
Mojtaba, a mid-ranking cleric, has strong ties with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and has been regarded as an influential figure behind the scenes in Iran’s political structure. His appointment marks a significant political transition in Iran, amidst heightened tensions in the Middle East.
The Assembly of Experts has urged Iranians to maintain unity and support the new leader, emphasizing the importance of preserving national unity. This move has sparked concerns about potential hereditary succession, as Iran has long criticized hereditary rule
US President Donald Trump had previously expressed opposition to Mojtaba’s potential leadership, describing him as a “lightweight”
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