Iran Names Son Of Late Supreme Leader As Next Ruler

15 articles | Updated 6d ago | Created Mar 09

Iran's Assembly of Experts officially named Mojtaba Khamenei, the son and former designated successor to late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as Iran's third supreme leader on Sunday following a U.S.-Israeli airstrike that killed his father.

Key Points

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Iran's Assembly of Experts has officially named Mojtaba Khamenei as the successor to his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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Mojtaba was previously considered a contender for leadership but had never been formally elected or appointed before this announcement.
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The succession follows an Israeli strike that killed former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei more than one week prior to the news reports.

Developments

[Mar 09, 23:15] Associated Press report states Mojtaba had long been considered a contender before an Israeli strike killed his father and despite never being elected or appointed to government.

[Mar 08, 23:49] (approx) NY Times headline confirms he was named successor; excerpt does not specify date of death but implies recent event contextually with other Mar 08 reports stating father died in attack.

[Mar 08, 23:15] Reuters report from a senior Iranian cleric indicates Mojtaba was indicated as successor while formal announcement awaited (earlier that day).

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Derstandard.at 6d ago

Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who was named as his successor, had long been considered a contender to the post even before an Israeli strike killed his father and despite the fact he had never been elected or appointed to a government position.

The Associated Press The Associated Press Mar 09

Mojtaba Khamenei is recognized by many in Iran's leadership circles as Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's successor, having held this status even before an Israeli strike killed his father and despite never being officially appointed to a government position. He has long been considered the primary contender for Supreme Leader without holding any elected or governmental office prior to these events.

Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was named his father’s successor to become Iran’s third supreme leader. Here is what to know about him.

NYTimes The New York Times Mar 08

Mojtaba Khamenei, um sucessor influente de seu pai

Rss.uol.com.br Mar 08

Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran's late supreme leader, is chosen to replace his father - PBS

News.google.com Mar 08