08.03.2026 23:22
Following the death of religious leader Ali Khamenei in the US-Israel attacks, the name of his successor has been revealed. Members of the Iranian Assembly of Experts stated that they have determined the new religious leader but will not announce it immediately for security reasons. Ayatollah Eshkevari said, "The new religious leader is Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Ali Khamenei," while another member, Ayatollah Eshkuri, stated, "The name of Ayatollah Khamenei will continue as the leader of Iran."
Member of the Iranian Experts Assembly Ayatollah Eshkevari: The new religious leader is Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Ali Khamenei.
STATEMENTS FROM THE IRANIAN EXPERTS ASSEMBLY The 88-member Experts Assembly in Iran has identified the name of the successor to the religious leader Ali Khamenei, who lost his life in the attack by the US and Israel. Initially stating that they would keep the name secret for security reasons, the Experts Assembly made consecutive statements within 24 hours.
"THE NEW LEADER IS MOJTABA KHAMENEI" Member of the Iranian Experts Assembly Ayatollah Meshkvari stated, "The new leader of the revolution was elected by the overwhelming majority of the votes of the Experts Assembly. The new leader is Mojtaba Khamenei."
Mojtaba Khamenei "KHAMENEI'S NAME WILL CONTINUE" Ayatollah Eshkuri stated, "The name of Ayatollah Khamenei will continue as the leader of Iran." Ayatollah Javidan also remarked, "Mojtaba Khamenei is aware of the country's conditions. The view of the Experts Assembly is in favor of Mojtaba Khamenei."
ISRAEL: ANYONE WHO WANTS TO BE KHAMENEI'S SUCCESSOR IS OUR TARGET The Israeli army announced that any religious leader chosen to replace Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the attacks by the US and Israel, is a target. It was stated, "Everyone trying to appoint a successor to Khamenei and any potential successor will be pursued."
TRUMP: HE WILL HAVE TO GET OUR APPROVAL US President Donald Trump commented on the election of Iran's new religious leader, saying, "He will have to get our approval. If he does not get our approval, his term will not be long. We do not want to have to revisit this issue every ten years. If a president like me is not in office, this could happen again. I do not want to see people having to return in five years or, worse, that Iran is allowed to have a nuclear weapon."
WHO IS MOJTABA KHAMENEI? Among the candidates, the name of Khamenei's son Mojtaba Khamenei stands out. The 57-year-old Mojtaba Khamenei participated in the First Gulf War, which lasted from 1980 to 1988, and is known to be a strong supporter of his father's policies.