World reacts to appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s supreme leader
Summary
Mojtaba Khamenei has been appointed as Iran's new Supreme Leader following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in US-Israeli strikes. This appointment comes during a conflict involving the US and Israel against Iran. Various countries have reacted differently to Mojtaba Khamenei's new role.Key Facts
- Mojtaba Khamenei, 56 years old, has become Iran's Supreme Leader after his father was killed.
- His appointment was made by Iran's Assembly of Experts.
- Mojtaba Khamenei is seen as a hardliner and has close ties with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
- Iran is currently facing a major crisis with conflicts involving the US and Israel.
- Oman and Iraq congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei on his new position.
- US President Donald Trump criticized the appointment and dismissed Mojtaba Khamenei as a "lightweight."
- Israel has threatened to target any successor to Mojtaba's father and called the new leader a "tyrant."
- Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed strong support for Iran and its new leader.
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