
Iranians celebrate as Mojtaba Khamenei named new supreme leader
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Supporters across Iran gathered to celebrate after Mojtaba Khamenei was named the country’s new supreme leader, succeeding his father Ali Khamenei a week after his death in a US-Israeli strike. Some Iranians voiced dismay, with chants against the new leader heard in parts of the capital.
Published On 9 Mar 2026

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