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Iran Names Mojtaba Khamenei as New Supreme Leader Following His Father’s Assassination
Published: March 9, 2026
TEHRAN, Iran — Mojtaba Khamenei has been appointed as Iran’s new supreme leader, succeeding his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated earlier this month.
Mojtaba Khamenei’s selection represents a significant moment for Iran, particularly amid ongoing tensions with the United States and Israel. His leadership is expected to maintain a firm stance against perceived external threats.
A panel discussion hosted by Tom McRae featured several experts analyzing the implications of this change in leadership. Among the guests were Hassan Ahmadian, an associate professor at the University of Tehran; Mehran Kamrava, a professor at Georgetown University in Qatar and director of the Iranian Studies Unit at the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies; and Alex Vatanka, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C.
The implications of Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment for Iran’s domestic and foreign policy are still unfolding, and experts will continue to monitor the evolving situation closely.
