Iranians celebrate as Mojtaba Khamenei named new supreme leader

Published: Mar 9, 2026 12:10 PM • Updated: Mar 9, 2026 4:04 PM • Original source

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Iranians celebrate as Mojtaba Khamenei named new supreme leader

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.

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