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.
