The Latest Breaking News from the Assembly of Experts

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows unrelenting revenge against US and Israeli strikes via state TV, amid explosive reports he's comatose and legless after brutal bombings. The son's fiery message, mourning his slain family, threatens Hormuz blockade and asset seizures as Gulf attacks intensify.

Iran’s new ruler is already a marked man.

Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran’s late supreme leader, is the Islamic Republic’s next ruler

A panel of clerics in Iran has selected a son of late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to succeed him in leading the country. Trump has called the appointment “unacceptable” saying he “won’t last long”, as Israel earmark him as a potential target.

The appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new supreme leader comes at a moment of extraordinary upheaval for the Islamic Republic. The announcement was made shortly after midnight Monday by Iran’s powerful assembly of experts, the clerical body responsible for choosing the country’s top leader, following the death of his…

Iran's Assembly of Experts has reportedly reached a consensus on a successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's political history.

Trump has reacted to reports that Iran has moved to elect a new supreme leader by claiming he has the final say

As Iran's leadership succession unfolds amid ongoing conflict, Mojtaba Khamenei has emerged as a possible new supreme leader. The choice has not been officially confirmed, fuelling continued speculation and uncertainty.

Iran's Assembly of Experts has selected a successor for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following his death in joint US-Israeli airstrikes. Members confirmed a majority-approved candidate has been determined, though the name remains undisclosed. This marks a critical transition for Iran, preparing for its second leadership change since the 1979…