Iran names Khamenei's son, Mojtaba, as new supreme leader, state media report

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Source: Reuters

March 8, 2026 5:12 PM EDT Updated 13 mins ago


DUBAI, March 8 (Reuters) - Iran's Assembly ​of Experts has named ‌Mojtaba Khamenei to replace his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as ​the country's new ​supreme leader, state media reported ⁠on Sunday.

Mojtaba, a mid-ranking ​cleric with close ties ​to the powerful Revolutionary Guards, had long been viewed by elements ​of Iran's ruling ​establishment as a potential successor to ‌his ⁠father, who was killed after the United States and Israel launched strikes on ​Iran.

Although ​Iran's ⁠ruling ideology frowns on the principle of hereditary ​succession, he has ​a ⁠powerful following within the Guards and his dead father's ⁠still-influential ​office.


Read more: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-names-khameneis-son-mojtaba-new-supreme-leader-state-media-report-2026-03-08/

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Just breaking.

[Lonestarblue]

1. I think this was a big FU to Trump.

[Polybius]

7. But how long will he last?

What if this new guy is taken out too?

[fujiyamasan]

14. I thought the Israelis said they'd take out whoever they elect

This sounds a game of whack a mole. They’ll keep popping up.

There was an interesting report yesterday that the CIA warned it would be difficult to dislodge the regime even if the ayatollah was killed and that they are entrenched throughout society.

[Mz Pip]

2. Meet the new boss

Same as the old boss.

[generalbetrayus]

5. Actually, I read somewhere that he may be even more evil than his father.

[Polybius]

8. Entirely possible, as the first Ayatollah was worse than the one who just died

Sorta like the three Kim's in North Korea. All are horrific, but the middle one was probably the least horrible.

[fujiyamasan]

12. Wasn't it Kim Jong Il that started their nuke program?

Smart way to insure never being invaded.

[SheilaAnn]

3. I believe I read where trump specifically stated he DID NOT WANT this person to succeed his father. Sorry Donnie. I

wonder if Mojtaba Khamenei will retaliate because of the death of his father. Watch your back Donnie.

[oasis]

4. Junior K. better sign up a half dozen doubles if

he knows what’s good for him.

[Evolve Dammit]

11. bet that pays pretty well. Hmmm... job opportunity

[Skittles]

6. isn't this the guy who would have taken over anyways, pretty soon?

[Bengus81]

9. Yeah...and his dead father was 85

It was sooner than later...........

[Evolve Dammit]

10. Sure to piss off our orange Julius, his regime and the MIC.

[LeftInTX]

13. Nepo Baby

[BigmanPigman]

15. Hopefully he will get rid of tRump for us.

Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease do it ASAP!