Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:09am on 10 Mar 2026,Tuesday International
Mojtaba Khamenei has taken over as Iran’s Supreme Leader following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, who was killed during the ongoing Iran-US-Israel conflict. His rise to power reportedly came at a heavy personal cost, with several close family members killed in strikes during the war. Reports suggest that his wife, a son, and other relatives were among those who died in the attacks. Despite these losses, Iran’s powerful Assembly of Experts selected Mojtaba to lead the country at a time of intense regional tension. His appointment marks the first time since the 1979 Islamic Revolution that Iran’s top leadership has effectively passed from father to son. (PC: NDTV)
