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Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s presumed next supreme leader? And would he bring change – or more brutal suppression?

The death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, during the holy month of Ramadan marks one of the most consequential turning points in the history of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The Conversation

Iran's foreign minister says US 'will come to bitterly regret' precedent set after sub sank frigate

Iran is launching more missiles at Israel as attacks in the Middle East commence for a sixth day

The Independent UK

Rockets, missiles and drones fly across Iran and Israel; Middle East remains tense — how the war is unfolding

Escalating Middle East conflict sees Israel strike Lebanon and intercept Iranian missiles. A US submarine sank an Iranian warship, while Iran retaliated with strikes across the region. The US Senate backed President Trump's military actions against Iran. Energy supplies are threatened as oil prices soar and global markets react.

The Times of India

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How Kurdish forces could be dragged into the growing US-Iran war by the CIA

Kurdish forces could be armed to fight Iranian security forces, galvanise protesters and create a buffer zone for Israel, according to reports

The Independent UK

Quick Facts About Ali Khamenei's Son Mojtaba Khamenei: Net Worth, Controversies and Life Before Supreme Leadership

Reports suggest Mojtaba Khamenei may succeed his father as Iran's Supreme Leader.

International Business Times UK

Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba favourite to succeed him as Iran’s supreme leader

Choice of anti-western candidate would give signal that senior figures will not seek accommodation with US

The Guardian - UK

Israel Launches 'Broad Wave Of Strikes' In Tehran; Khamenei Funeral Tonight

Israeli defence minister Israel Katz said the military would attempt to eliminate any successor to Iran's supreme leader, sharply raising the stakes of the confrontation, according to remarks carried by Israeli media.

International Business Times

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Israel strikes Tehran and Beirut as Iran vows ‘complete destruction’ in region

Rapidly escalating war enters fifth day and spreads as far as Indian Ocean with sinking of Iranian vessel off Sri Lanka

The Guardian - UK

Mojtaba Khamenei – the son of slain Ayatollah set to be named new supreme leader

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The Independent UK

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei? Iran’s new supreme leader and son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

The 56-year-old Mojtaba Khamenei is set to continue leadership of Iran in the same vein as his father

The Independent UK

Why Khamenei’s death could become Trump’s most expensive victory

President Trump's decision to eliminate Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has dramatically altered the Middle East. While a tactical victory, the move has triggered regional missile exchanges and rising oil prices. Analysts warn that removing Khamenei, who controlled escalation, may lead to a more unpredictable and volatile Iran, posing…

The Times of India

'Target for elimination': Israel's warning for Iran's next supreme leader

Israel has warned that any successor to Iran's Supreme Leader will be a target for elimination, vowing to crush the regime's capabilities. This declaration follows the reported killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the potential selection of his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as his successor. The IDF is preparing for further…

The Times of India

'We've just begun': US says it has bombed over 2,000 targets in Iran - top developments

Israel and the United States have launched a major joint operation against Iran. The campaign involves extensive strikes targeting Iranian military and nuclear facilities. Iran has retaliated, hitting US diplomatic sites and energy infrastructure across the region. The conflict has spread, causing casualties and displacement. Global energy prices are rising…

The Times of India

Iran crisis: Ayatollah’s son Mojtaba Khamenei elected as successor of slain Supreme Leader - report

Iran's Assembly of Experts is reportedly deliberating on Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the Supreme Leader, as his successor, with the IRGC pushing for his appointment. While Mojtaba is the front-runner, some clerics express reservations due to potential targeting by the US and Israel. The selection process is ongoing amid heightened…

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International Business Times UK

5 Photos of Mojtaba Khamenei, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Son and Iran's New Supreme Leader

Mojtaba Khamenei has been elected as Iran's new supreme leader following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Learn about the succession process and Mojtaba's background.

Euronews

What is Iran's Assembly of Experts and who will succeed Khamenei?

The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has plunged Iran into a wartime leadership crisis. A temporary council runs the country while the Assembly of Experts — whose headquarters were hit in US-Israeli strikes on Tuesday — must select a successor.

The Conversation

Who could be Iran’s next supreme leader? And how is he chosen?

Since beginning their assault on Iran, that United States and Israel have been explicit that their ultimate goal is regime change.

The Independent UK

A look at some of the contenders to be Iran's supreme leader after the killing of Khamenei

Iran’s leaders are scrambling to replace Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country for 37 years before he was killed in the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment

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Iran Rejects Donald Trump's Latest Nuclear Talks Claim As US-Israel Assaults Escalate

The killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has intensified tensions in the Middle East, with US and Israeli airstrikes and potential diplomatic shifts.

The Independent UK

Trump says US had identified candidates to take over Iran but they were killed in initial strikes

"The attack was so successful it knocked out most of the candidates," the president says. "It's not going to be anybody that we were thinking of because they are all dead”

International Business Times UK

Who Will Lead Iran After Khamenei's Death? Meet the 5 Candidates Fighting for Supreme Power

Iran faces a succession crisis as the death of Ayatollah Khamenei leaves the country in turmoil. With clerics unable to convene due to ongoing strikes, political instability looms as rivals vie for power.

The Times of India

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei? Ayatollah’s son tipped to succeed Iran’s Supreme Leader

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's reported death in US-Israeli strikes has created a leadership vacuum in Iran, with his son Mojtaba emerging as a potential successor. Mojtaba, an influential but opaque figure with strong ties to the IRGC, faces constitutional hurdles to the top post.

The Times of India

After Khamenei, who? How Iran chooses its Supreme Leader and who could be next

US President Donald Trump announced the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following joint US-Israeli air strikes. Khamenei's demise plunges Iran into uncertainty, with President Pezeshkian and two other officials leading a transitional period. The article explores the succession process and potential successors, including Khamenei's son and grandson,…

Axios

Iranian state media confirms Supreme Leader Khamenei is dead

His death could accelerate the collapse of Iran's regime.

International Business Times UK

Who Will Lead Iran After Khamenei? And What Each Candidate Means for the World

Explore the political upheaval in Iran following Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, as opposition leaders and regime loyalists vie for control.

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