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Thousands of Iranians pledge loyalty to new Supreme Leader in Tehran
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In the capital's central squares on March 9th, thousands gathered for a national rally where citizens raised fists and chanted Mojtaba Khamenei's name while pledging allegiance at his inauguration ceremony marking him as Islam Republic leader succeeding assassinated father Ali Khameini after one week of war. The event took place in Enghelab Square with participants waving flags to honor the 56-year-old guide who was selected on Monday following a military operation that killed Khamenei's son and ended his two decades at power while Iran faces its tenth day of conflict abroad
Key Points
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1Thousands of Iranians gathered in Tehran to pledge allegiance and express support for the new Supreme Leader. The event took place on what is described as 'the tenth day of war'.
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2Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed by his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (who died during a military operation), becoming Iran's successor.
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3The gathering involved tens or thousands of people raising fists and chanting the new leader's name in various languages including English/French/Lithuanian/Italian.
Developments
[Mar 09, Mar]
Thousands gathered to pledge allegiance; event described as happening on 'the tenth day of war' and occurring in the capital city square named Enghelab. Mojtaba Khamenei was chosen by his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
[Mar 09, Mar]
Mojtaba Khamenei (56 years old) appointed as new leader of the Islamic Republic; event organized to show loyalty and support for his father's successor role. Ali Ayatollah died on 'the first day'.
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