The Latest Breaking News from Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iran’s new supreme leader might lack an official record, but his shadowy behind-the-scenes resume paints a far darker picture

This wasn’t supposed to happen.

We Got This Covered · Mar 9

A country divided: state media show Mojtaba supporters as Iranians online fear repression

With new supreme leader’s strong connections to the IRGC, critics fear worse is to come – if he survives

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9

Like Trump, Iran’s new supreme leader is a real estate mogul, with a house on ‘Billionaires’ Row,’ a villa in Dubai, and upscale European hotels

A Bloomberg investigation in January found Khamenei has avoided putting investments in his own name, but they totaled more than $138 million.

Fortune · Mar 9

From apology to choosing Mojtaba Khamenei: The growing rift between Iranian leadership

Iran's leadership faces internal divisions following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. President Pezeshkian's apology to neighbours sparked backlash from hardliners. The appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new supreme leader also revealed rifts. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' influence is growing, highlighting power struggles within Tehran's establishment during the…

The Times of India · Mar 9

Investors priced in a 6-week Iraq War, but it lasted 8 years and cost $3 trillion. They’re doing it again

Oil is over $100 per barrel, Iran has a new supreme leader, and the White House has no exit strategy. What does history say?

Fortune · Mar 9

London mansions to Dubai villas: Inside Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s global property empire

Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader and the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has long operated behind the scenes in the Islamic Republic’s power structure.

The Times of India · Mar 9

Mojtaba Khamenei Assasination Fears: Is Iran's 'Injured' New Supreme Leader In Donald Trump's Crosshairs?

Mojtaba Khamenei's reported rise as Iran's new Supreme Leader and claims he was injured in the war have fueled fears he could become a target as tensions with Israel and Donald Trump's US escalate.

International Business Times UK · Mar 9

Marco Rubio accuses Iran of attempting to ‘hold the world hostage’ amid escalating US-Iran conflict

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Iran of holding the world hostage through retaliatory strikes following US-Israeli attacks that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Rubio stated Washington is on track to achieve its war objectives against Tehran, aiming to destroy Iran's ability to target neighboring states and civilian infrastructure.

The Times of India · Mar 9

Quick Facts About Mojtaba Khamenei: Background, Controversial Rise and Appointment as Iran's New Supreme Leader

Mojtaba Khamenei is reportedly set to become Iran's next Supreme Leader following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, in US and Israeli air strikes.

International Business Times UK · Mar 9

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Plus: A seventh American has been killed in the Iran conflict, the U.S. is almost certainly responsible for school strike, how Lindsey Graham helped start the war, and more...

Reason · Mar 9