Iran Gets New Supreme Leader: Mojtaba Khamenei Appointed Third Leader Amid Israeli Threats

Iran Gets New Supreme Leader: Mojtaba Khamenei Appointed Third Leader Amid Israeli Threats

Tehran: March 9, 2026
Amid ongoing brutal war with US-Israel, Iran officially named new supreme religious-political leader. Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei—second son of late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei—appointed by secret vote of 88-cleric Assembly of Experts.

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei?

Age 56, Mojtaba has long wielded behind-scenes power over military, especially Revolutionary Guards (IRGC). Despite constitution barring hereditary rule, his appointment seen as wartime morale booster.

Secret Election & Israeli Warnings

Process kept highly confidential due to Israel’s threats of targeting successor and Assembly members. IDF warned Sunday they’d hit new leader without hesitation.

Background: 37-Year Leadership Change

Late Ali Khamenei ruled 37 years, killed February 28 in Tehran US-Israeli strike. Temporary 3-member committee filled power vacuum till Assembly chose Mojtaba.

His appointment will shape Iran’s foreign policy and US-Israel conflict trajectory.

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