As Iran war deepens, Khamenei's son named new supreme leader

PBS NewsHour
by Leila Molana-Allen
March 9, 2026
2 min read

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Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the former Supreme Leader, has been named Iran's new Supreme Leader.

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As the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran enters its tenth day, state media reports indicate that Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the former Supreme Leader, has been named Iran's new Supreme Leader. President Donald Trump described the war as "very complete," stating the U.S. is ahead of its projected timeline for the conflict. The ongoing hostilities have prompted international concern regarding regional stability. This leadership transition occurs amidst escalating military engagements in the region. Further developments are anticipated as the conflict continues.

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