Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s New Supreme Leader?
Mojtaba Khamenei became the third Supreme Leader of Iran on 8 March 2026, succeeding his father Ali Khamenei. He was chosen by the powerful Assembly of Experts after his father’s death during an escalating regional conflict. A mid-ranking Shiite cleric educated at the Qom seminary, Mojtaba had long been influential behind the scenes in Iran’s […]







