Iran's Foreign Ministry and its diplomats have declared allegiance to Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Leader of the Islamic Revolution. Describing the transition as a "critical juncture," the ministry emphasised that the move ensures national unity and sovereignty amid ongoing "mili
Top Iranian officials, including the Foreign Minister and Parliament Speaker, have pledged absolute allegiance to the new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. Following a "decisive vote" by the Assembly of Experts, leaders hailed the transition as a "legal process" ensuring national s
US President Donald Trump adopted a "we'll see what happens" stance following Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment as Iran's Supreme Leader. Despite prior warnings that any successor requires US approval to "last long," Tehran finalised the transition, while Israel issued threats of "elimination"
Following the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei, the IDF warned it will target any potential successor or those appointing one. Meanwhile, Iran's Assembly of Experts claims a "majority consensus" on a new leader despite "war situation" obstacles and official denials regarding Mojtaba Khamenei's
Iran's Assembly of Experts has reached a majority consensus on a successor to the late Ayatollah Khamenei, though wartime "obstacles" remain. While a leadership council currently governs, officials denied reports that Mojtaba Khamenei was selected. A three-day funeral ceremony for the 86-yea