IranYīlǎng伊朗Assembly of Expertszhuānjiā wěiyuánhuì专家委员会to appointrènmìng任命Mojtaba (given name)Mùjiétǎbā穆杰塔巴·Khamenei (surname)Hāméinèiyī哈梅内伊aswèi为newly appointedxīn rèn新任Supreme Leaderzuìgāo lǐngxiù最高领袖。
March 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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China & WorldIran Appoints Mojtaba Khamenei as New Supreme Leader After Father is Killed
Iran Assembly of Experts announced on March 8 that Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has been appointed as Iran third Supreme Leader, marking a historic first for the Islamic Republic.
After five days of deliberations, Iran's Assembly of Experts announced on March 8, 2026 that it has appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's new Supreme Leader. Currently aged 56 years old, Mojtaba is the son of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israel joint military operation on February 28 at the age of 85. Mojtaba previously rarely appeared in public and operated long-term behind the scenes, described in American diplomatic cables as the invisible power manipulator. This is the first time since the founding of the Islamic Republic that supreme power has been passed down through familial bloodline relationships, drawing widespread attention from the international community. In his first public statement, Mojtaba vowed to continue resisting external forces' interference and uphold Iran's sovereignty and dignity. American President Trump expressed disappointment regarding this appointment, stating that it will make ongoing ceasefire negotiations even more complicated. Russian President Putin sent a congratulatory message to Mojtaba, saying he will honor his father's path with honor. Analysts pointed out that Mojtaba's assumption of power will test Iran's internal stability, and whether his governing style and diplomatic stance can continue his father's legacy remains to be observed.
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