Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:50pm on 08 Mar 2026,Sunday International
Iran’s powerful Assembly of Experts has chosen a new Supreme Leader following the killing of Ali Khamenei in joint US–Israeli strikes, though the name has not yet been officially announced. Several clerics confirmed that the vote had taken place and said the announcement would come soon. Attention has increasingly focused on Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, the late leader’s son, who has long operated behind the scenes with strong ties to the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Clerics hinted at his candidacy, noting that even US President Donald Trump had criticised him as an “unacceptable” choice. Analysts say selecting Mojtaba could signal continuity within Iran’s security-driven power structure amid the ongoing war with Israel. (PC: WANA/Reuters)
