Summary
Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader, made his first public statement after his father's death, calling for unity and threats against U.S. bases. He became the leader following a vote by Iranian clerics after his father was killed in a U.S.-Israeli air strike.
Key Facts
- Mojtaba Khamenei is Iran's third supreme leader since 1979.
- He became leader after his father, Ali Khamenei, was killed on February 28.
- His first public statement was delivered via Iranian state TV and social media.
- Khamenei called for unity in Iran and supported keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed.
- He stated that U.S. military bases in the region should close immediately.
- He warned that these bases would be targeted for attacks.
