Iran names Khamenei's son as new Supreme Leader

Iran has appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader following the assassination of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a U.S.-Israeli attack. Mojtaba, lacking any electoral history, has been influential within the ruling elite and has strong ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. His selection suggests a continuation of hardline governance, particularly amidst ongoing conflict.

Analysts expect a confrontational approach, as he aligns closely with his father's positions. U.S. President Trump has implied that the new leader will need U.S. approval to remain in power, a notion Iranian officials have firmly rejected.