Power ShiftTuesday, March 10, 2026

Mojtaba Khamenei Named Iran's Supreme Leader After Father's Assassination in Strikes

Sourced from 6 publications

•Mojtaba Khamenei succeeds his assassinated father Ali Khamenei as Iran's third supreme leader following US-Israeli strikes.
•State television reported that Mojtaba was wounded during the war, according to Euronews.
•NPR reported he has long wielded power behind the scenes, influencing elections and suppressing dissent despite a low public profile.
•France24 noted his close ties to Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.
•Al Jazeera described the current situation as the biggest crisis in Iran's modern history.

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Mojtaba Khamenei: son and successor to Iran's supreme leader

standardmedia

Who is Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei?

Al Jazeera

What to know about Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Al Jazeera

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

NPR News

Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei wounded in war, state TV says

Euronews

What will Iran's new Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei be in charge of?

France24

Iran Has a New Supreme Leader. What Does That Mean?

New York Times

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