Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:12am on 09 Mar 2026,Monday International
Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader. He is the son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed nine days ago in US-Israeli strikes. State media confirmed the leadership change as the war in the region continues. The move marks the first time power has passed within the Khamenei family. People in Tehran reacted with concern about the future. One resident told reporters, “Even the thinnest of chances for a change are no more.” Meanwhile, tensions remain high in the region. Bahrain’s state news agency said 32 people were injured after an Iranian drone strike earlier on Monday. (PC: X)
