Iran's new leader threatens US In his first message
Choosing continuity amid war, Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father, despite President Donald Trump’s criticism and Israel’s threats. He has a hard-liner’s pedigree, but will his tenure be confrontational, or seek to broaden internal support for the regime?
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2 developments- Mar 10Signaling defiance, Iran’s regime rallies around a younger Khamenei
- Mar 11Iran's new leader threatens US In his first message
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