Rejoicing in Iran as Mojtaba Khamenei Crowned New Supreme Leader
Iranians nationwide celebrate the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as the country's new supreme leader, marking a significant transition in the Islamic Republic's leadership.
Across Iran, jubilant crowds flooded the streets to celebrate the announcement that Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been named the country's new supreme leader. The transition of power marks a significant shift in the leadership of the Islamic Republic, as the younger Khamenei inherits the mantle of ultimate authority in the country.
Mojtaba Khamenei, who has long been seen as his father's likely successor, was formally appointed to the position by the influential Guardian Council. His elevation to the supreme leadership role solidifies the Khamenei family's grip on power in Iran, further entrenching their theocratic system of governance.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Al Jazeera
