politics
March 9, 2026
Iran picks Khamenei’s successor
Several candidates loom large as Iran poised to pick Ali Khamenei’s successor
TL;DR
- Mojtaba Khamenei has been selected as Iran's new Supreme Leader.
- The selection was made by the Assembly of Experts after "precise and extensive deliberations."
- The late Supreme Leader Mullah Ali Khamenei was reportedly killed in a US-Israeli strike on February 28.
- Israel has warned it will target any figure selected to replace Khamenei.
- Other potential candidates considered included Alireza Arafi, Sadeq Larijani, Hassan Khomeini, and Mehdi Mirbagheri.
- There were concerns raised about Mojtaba Khamenei's suitability, including his theological rank and potential conflict with the Islamic Republic's principles.
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