Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei new Supreme Leader after father’s d£ath

Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei as the countrys new Supreme Leader following the k!lling of his father, Ali Khamenei. The decision was announced on Sunday, March 8, by the Assembly of Experts, the clerical body responsible under Irans constitution for selecting the countrys supreme leader. In a statement circulated by state media, the Assembly said Mojtaba Khamenei was chosen after what it described as a decisive vote. It called on citizens to remain united and support the new leader. The statement urged Iranians, especially the elites and intellectuals of the seminaries and universities, to pledge allegiance to the leadership and help preserve national unity. The appointment comes days after the k!lling of Ali Khamenei, who had served as Irans Supreme Leader since 1989.  He was reportedly k!lled on February 28 during a joint military operation by the United States and Israel targeting leadership sites in Tehran amid escalating regional tensions. Before Mojtaba was announced as the new leader, Donald Trump publicly opposed the prospect of Mojtaba becoming Irans leader, reportedly describing him as a lightweight and suggesting he should not play a role in determining the countrys leadership.The post Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei new Supreme Leader after fathers dath appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.