Summary
Iran's state news agency reported that Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei is the new Supreme Leader of Iran. He was elected after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, died during military strikes by the U.S. and Israel.
Key Facts
- Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei is the son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died in strikes by the U.S. and Israel on February 28.
- An 88-person council elected Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader.
- The election process suggested possible divisions within Iran's government.
- Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei had support from hard-liner clerics in Iran.
