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fromIrish Independent
12 hours ago

Donald Trump says war could be over soon - but defiant Iran to step up attacks

Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei faces international opposition while domestic crowds rally behind him, as military tensions escalate and markets react volatilely to geopolitical uncertainty.
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fromwww.npr.org
23 hours ago

What to know about Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader

Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the killed supreme leader, was appointed as Iran's third supreme leader by the Assembly of Experts, signaling continuation of hard-line theocratic rule aligned with the Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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fromwww.npr.org
23 hours ago

What to know about Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader

Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the killed supreme leader, was appointed as Iran's third supreme leader by the Assembly of Experts, signaling continuation of hard-line theocratic rule aligned with the Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
20 hours ago

Trump slams Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment as Iran projects defiance

Donald Trump opposes Mojtaba Khamenei's selection as Iran's new supreme leader and predicts his tenure will not last long.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
20 hours ago

Trump slams Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment as Iran projects defiance

Donald Trump opposes Mojtaba Khamenei's selection as Iran's new supreme leader and predicts his tenure will not last long.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
20 hours ago

World reacts to appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's supreme leader

Iran's Assembly of Experts appointed 56-year-old Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader following his father's death, receiving support from regional allies while facing US-Israeli opposition.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

A country divided: state media show pro-Mojtaba protests as Iranians online fear repression

Mojtaba Khamenei succeeds his assassinated father as Iran's supreme leader amid public division between state-orchestrated loyalty displays and underground resistance, with concerns about his hardline stance and potential US intervention.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

A country divided: state media show pro-Mojtaba protests as Iranians online fear repression

Mojtaba Khamenei succeeds his assassinated father as Iran's supreme leader amid public division between state-orchestrated loyalty displays and underground resistance, with concerns about his hardline stance and potential US intervention.
fromFortune
23 hours ago

Like Trump, Iran's new supreme leader is a real estate mogul, with a house on 'Billionaire's Row,' a villa in Dubai, and upscale European hotels | Fortune

A Bloomberg investigation in January found Khamenei has avoided putting investments in his own name, but they totaled more than $138 million. That includes Swiss bank accounts as well as luxury properties. Among his holdings in several of London's ritziest neighborhoods is a house on "Billionaire's Row." Sources told Bloomberg Khamenei's real-estate empire also boasts a villa in the "Beverly Hills of Dubai" and upscale European hotels.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Opens Up About Possible Ground Invasion in Iran, and How He Feels About New Supreme Leader

Trump states the U.S. military is not near a ground invasion of Iran and expresses dissatisfaction with the new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Iran's authorities showcase continuity as they back new leader during war

Iran's Assembly of Experts appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader, with military and government institutions pledging allegiance and readiness for prolonged conflict.
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Black Clouds Over Iran and the Global Oil Market: Live Updates

Mojtaba Khamenei was indeed chosen by senior clerics to be the country's new supreme leader. This is not just a sign of continuity with the elder Khamenei's regime, but Mojtaba was also the top choice of the Revolutionary Guard - which may mean an even more hardline bent for the regime.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

Saudi Arabia tells Iran it will be 'the biggest loser' as drone strikes spray Arab states | Fortune

Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's late supreme leader, has been named his successor and will control the Revolutionary Guard and war strategy, while Trump claims any new Iranian leader needs his approval to survive.
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fromFortune
1 day ago
World politics

Iran's Assembly of Experts picks 56-year-old Mojtaba Khamenei as next Supreme Leader | Fortune

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fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 day ago

Iranian state TV says Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late supreme leader, has been named his successor

Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's late supreme leader, has been named his successor by Iranian state TV, gaining control over the Revolutionary Guard and war strategy during an ongoing conflict.
fromFortune
1 day ago
World politics

Iran's Assembly of Experts picks 56-year-old Mojtaba Khamenei as next Supreme Leader | Fortune

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fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 day ago

Iranian state TV says Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late supreme leader, has been named his successor

Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's late supreme leader, has been named his successor by Iranian state TV, gaining control over the Revolutionary Guard and war strategy during an ongoing conflict.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

As Khamenei son takes over, Nigerian Shias mourn Iran's old supreme leader

Nigerian Shias view Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment as Supreme Leader as continuation of his father's resistance against Western and Israeli influence.
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fromwww.rferl.org
1 day ago

Iran Marks Mojtaba Khamenei Selection With Strikes Against Israel, Gulf States

Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel and Gulf Arab states after naming Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader, with the US and Israel threatening the new leader's safety.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Iran's Foreign Minister Rejects Trump's Demand That He Pick The Next Supreme Leader: We'll Allow Nobody To Interfere'

We allow nobody to interfere in our domestic affairs. This is up to the Iranian people to elect their new leader. They have already elected the Assembly of Experts, and the Assembly of Experts will do the job. It is only the business of the Iranian people and nobody else's business.
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fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

New Iran supreme leader has been selected, officials say; Israel hits energy infrastructure

Iranian officials have selected a new supreme leader to replace Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes on February 28, with the identity to be announced publicly.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Amid escalation, Iran religious scholars signal new leader to be named soon

Iran's Assembly of Experts is preparing to announce a new supreme leader following Ayatollah Khamenei's death, with senior officials indicating a successor has been selected despite remaining procedural obstacles.
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 days ago

Cracks In Iranian Leadership? Apology, Then More Regional Attacks

Iran faces internal divisions over leadership succession while the US and Israel escalate military threats, with Trump demanding influence over Iran's next supreme leader.
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fromAxios
3 days ago

Times the U.S. has backed a foreign leader, as Trump hones in on Iran

Trump acknowledges Mojtaba Khamenei as likely successor to Ali Khamenei but opposes the appointment, claiming involvement in Iran's leadership selection similar to his Venezuela intervention.
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fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

'The Most Dangerous Man in the World'

Iran's Assembly of Experts faces pressure selecting a new supreme leader while Israel threatens assassination, with Mojtaba Khamenei emerging as the likely but controversial choice despite lacking required religious scholarly credentials.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 days ago

Video: Trump Says He Doesn't Know Who Will Be Iran's Next Leader

Well, most of the people we had in mind are dead. And now we have another group. They may be dead also based on reports. So I guess you have a third wave coming in pretty soon, we're not going to know anybody.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Worst-case scenario': Trump weighs replacing Khamenei as leader of Iran

Trump expressed concern about Iran's post-Khamenei leadership, fearing a successor equally hostile to US interests, while dismissing certain opposition figures as viable alternatives.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Missile strikes continue as Iranian leaders project defiance after Khamenei

Iran's leadership is reorganizing through constitutional mechanisms after Supreme Leader Khamenei's death, with a temporary three-member council governing while the Assembly of Experts selects a new supreme leader within days.
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