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Iran's Supreme Leader Replaced by Son of Deceased Ayatollah; Trump Expresses Displeasure
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Updated 5d ago |
Created Mar 09
The Islamic Republic has appointed Modjtaba Haменеи, the son and brother-in-law of late Ayatollah Ali Хаменеї as its new supreme leader. Despite ongoing military conditions including attacks on council buildings by Israel's Iron Dome system, Iran’s Council for Experts selected his father's eldest surviving son to lead a nation that remains in war with US forces over nuclear issues.
Key Points
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1Mojtaba Haemenei, the son of late Ayatollah Ali Khamanei and grandson of Supreme Leader Ruhullah Khameinei, has been elected as Iran's new supreme leader.
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2The election occurred on March 9th amidst global reactions ranging from congratulations to expressions of dissatisfaction regarding his appointment by Donald Trump.
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3Mojtaba Haemenei is identified in multiple reports as the second son and a 'shadow prince' within Iranian politics, having been born after Ayatollah Ali Khamanei's death.
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4President Putin congratulated Mojtaba on taking office via Telegram while US President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with his selection. Oil prices are also noted to be rising.
Developments
[Mar 09, 23:45]
(Inferred context of late-night reactions following the election results)