Iran selects Mojtaba Khamenei as its new Supreme Leader

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of late Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei who has been appointed as the new head of the Islamic republic, is a discreet figure who offers continuity of his father's hardline leadership.

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3 developments
  1. Mar 5Trump: 'I Have to be Involved in the Appointment' of Iran's Next Leader
  2. Mar 9Mojtaba Khamenei: son and successor to Iran's supreme leader
  3. Mar 10Iran selects Mojtaba Khamenei as its new Supreme Leader

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The World from PRXLean Left· 203d ago

Iran selects Mojtaba Khamenei as its new Supreme Leader

NPRLean Left· 204d ago

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

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Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· Christian Science Monitor, Digital Journal
Christian Science MonitorCenter· 204d ago

Iran names Khamenei’s son as new supreme leader

Digital JournalCenter· 204d ago

Iran names Khamenei's son as new supreme leader

The Conversation USCenter· 204d ago

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader? And would he bring change – or more brutal suppression?

The ColumbianCenter· 204d ago

Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his slain father as supreme leader

Ran by 1 outlet· Foreign Policy
Foreign PolicyCenter· 204d ago

Iran Signals Defiance by Naming Khamenei’s Son as Supreme Leader

Foreign PolicyCenter· 204d ago

Iran Signals Defiance by Naming Khamenei’s Son as Supreme Leader

Military.comCenter· 204d ago

A Son of Iran's Late Supreme Leader is Chosen to Replace His Father as War Rages

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New York PostLean Right· 202d ago

Iran’s impotent new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is a no-show at his own succession rally: ‘The charisma of a boiled potato’

SofrepLean Right· 203d ago

Who Is Mojtaba Khamenei? Inside the Rise of Iran’s New Supreme Leader

New York PostLean Right· 203d ago

Why even Ayatollah Khamenei opposed his impotent nepobaby son Mojtaba becoming Iran’s next supreme leader

The American SpectatorRight· 203d ago

Iran’s Succession Crisis Ends With Mojtaba Khamenei, Who Is ‘His Father on Steroids’ – The American Spectator | USA News and Politics

Hot AirRight· 203d ago

Iranian Clerics Choose Khamenei’s Son Mojtaba As Next Supreme Leader

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Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· Deutsche Welle
Deutsche WelleLean Left· 203d ago

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

Deutsche WelleLean Left· 204d ago

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

Al-MonitorLean Left· 203d ago

Trump says he is 'disappointed' that Mojtaba Khamenei became Iran's supreme leader

Al-MonitorLean Left· 204d ago

Khamenei's hardline son Mojtaba appointed Iran's new leader, Pope Leo warns of Middle East 'hatred and fear'

Al JazeeraLean Left· 204d ago

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

Al-MonitorLean Left· 204d ago

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

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