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Ali Khamenei opposed his son’s succession, but IRGC stepped in; how Mojtaba became supreme leader

Iran’s military establishment appears to have played a decisive role in elevating the country’s new supreme leader, even though his own father reportedly opposed the idea of him inheriting the post.

The Times of India

Is Mojtaba Khamenei Alive? Netizens Think Iran's New Supreme Leader Is Already Dead

The Middle East faces uncertainty as Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, remains absent, sparking rumors of his death.

International Business Times UK

Dead or Alive? Deciphering the Misinformation Around Iddo Netanyahu's 'Death'

Viral claims that Iddo Netanyahu was killed and Itamar Ben-Gvir injured in an Iranian strike have been debunked, with the footage traced to a house fire in New Jersey rather than an attack in Israel.

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What we know about Ali Larijani, Tehran's most influential powerbroker

Although Ali Larijani could not have succeeded Ali Khamenei and holds no position in the interim leadership council, his current status makes him one of top targets for elimination due to the immense power he wields.

Euronews

Iran’s new supreme leader is a figure of mystery, but the symbolism is clear: the regime fights on

Mojtaba Khamenei is a surprise appointment, but his accession is above all a statement of defiance, says Sina Toossi of the Center for International Policy

The Guardian - UK

Trump Derangement Syndrome: James Carville Slams 'Idiotic' Conflict and Rising Gas Prices Amid Iran War

James Carville has delivered a profanity soaked attack on Donald Trump, reclaiming 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' while blaming the president for an 'idiotic war' and pressure on household costs. The outburst also doubles as a familiar Carville warning to Democrats about how to fight the next election.

International Business Times UK

Oil prices fall and Asia markets rebound after Trump says Iran war will end ‘soon’

Trump says war against Iran is ‘very complete’ but US and Israel haven’t quite ‘won enough’ yet

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Will Donald Trump Invade Iran? POTUS Breaks Silence On Sending Ground Troops To Nuclear Sites

Trump says the US is 'nowhere near' sending ground troops into Iran over nuclear concerns and voices unease about new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

International Business Times UK

Iran’s new supreme leader might lack an official record, but his shadowy behind-the-scenes resume paints a far darker picture

This wasn’t supposed to happen.

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A country divided: state media show Mojtaba supporters as Iranians online fear repression

With new supreme leader’s strong connections to the IRGC, critics fear worse is to come – if he survives

The Guardian - UK

Iran’s new supreme leader brings mystery element to Middle East crisis

What Mojtaba Khamenei will do with his leadership is now the key question after he succeeds his father

The Guardian - UK

Trump says Iran war is ‘very complete, pretty much’ as economic toll rises

President reassures Republicans that conflict is intended to be short lived but also says ‘we haven’t won enough’

The Guardian - UK

From Behind the Scenes to Iran's New Supreme Leader: Who Is Mojtaba Khamenei?

Explore the rise of Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Ali Khamenei, and how his leadership could transform Iran's domestic and international policies.

International Business Times UK

Euronews on the ground: Iran strikes rattle Gulf as oil price surges

Iran’s escalating strikes rattle Gulf states on Monday as oil soars and questions grow over who controls Tehran, Euronews' Jane Witherspoon reports.

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Donald Trump Labels Critics 'Fools' as Oil Prices Surge Past $100 Amid Iran War, Middle East Energy Production Plummets

Donald Trump suggests that oil prices will decrease rapidly after addressing Iran's nuclear threat, despite current spikes due to Middle East tensions.

Radio France Internationale

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, the influential insider now leading Iran?

For decades, Mojtaba Khamenei operated in the shadows, building influence inside Iran’s clerical and security circles without ever holding an official post. Chosen as Iran’s supreme leader, the 56-year-old cleric now steps into the most powerful role in the country after his father was killed in US-Israeli air strikes.

International Business Times UK

Mojtaba Khamenei Assasination Fears: Is Iran's 'Injured' New Supreme Leader In Donald Trump's Crosshairs?

Mojtaba Khamenei's reported rise as Iran's new Supreme Leader and claims he was injured in the war have fueled fears he could become a target as tensions with Israel and Donald Trump's US escalate.

International Business Times UK

Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Starts His First Day With a Barrage of Missile Attack at Israel

Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, launched his first missile strike on Israel, triggering casualties and a surge in global oil prices.

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Quick Facts About Mojtaba Khamenei: Background, Controversial Rise and Appointment as Iran's New Supreme Leader

Mojtaba Khamenei is reportedly set to become Iran's next Supreme Leader following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, in US and Israeli air strikes.

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Israel vowed to kill whoever replaced Khamenei as Iran’s supreme leader – and the new one is already wounded

He was just sworn in.

Euronews

Mojtaba Khamenei cannot replace his father as IRGC holds all the cards, insider tells Euronews

A former co-founder of the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) told Euronews Mojtaba Khamenei had been preparing for the succession for years, yet lacks his father's stature. Meanwhile, IRGC military commanders have the upper hand in the power structure.

Fortune

When it comes to the war in Iran don't go betting on the TACO trade, says top JPMorgan investment strategist

“As a strategist, the risk case that we’re worried about is that there’s a lot of potential paths that this can take, that are out of the control of one party or another," Jake Manoukian tells Fortune in an exclusive interview.

Euronews

Newsletter: Oil prices surge, stocks slide as Iran war spirals further

Also in this newsletter: Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis tells Europe Today the EU economy is being "tested" amid the Middle East war, but is "better prepared" following the 2022 energy crisis.

The Times of India

From London luxury homes to shell firms: The wealth network linked to Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Mojtaba Khamenei is set to become Iran's Supreme Leader following his father's death. Reports indicate he controls billions in assets, including luxury properties and a vast investment empire, often held through shell companies and intermediaries. His potential succession raises concerns about hereditary leadership and could escalate geopolitical tensions.

The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: How are Iranians abroad grappling with loss and uncertainty from afar?

In today’s newsletter: Across the Iranian diaspora, reactions to the escalating conflict reveal a complex mix of fear, grief and deep political ambivalence

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