Khamenei’s Son Mojtaba Khamenei Becomes Iran’s New Supreme Leader

Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei, has been appointed as the country’s new supreme leader, according to state media reports. The decision was taken by Iran’s powerful Assembly of Experts after the death of his father, who led the Islamic Republic for decades. The 56-year-old cleric had long been viewed as a potential successor due to his close ties with influential political figures and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. His selection marks a historic moment, as it represents the first time Iran’s supreme leadership has passed from father to son since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.