Ayatollah Khamenei was killed on February 28 in a coordinated airstrike carried out by US and Israeli forces at his residence

Ayatollah Khamenei was killed on February 28 in a coordinated airstrike carried out by US and Israeli forces at his residence

Ayatollah Khamenei was killed on February 28 in a coordinated airstrike carried out by US and Israeli forces at his residence

Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, the son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has reportedly been appointed as Iran’s new Supreme Leader amid escalating regional tensions. The announcement comes as Iran continues its counterattacks, targeting US bases and infrastructure in neighboring countries.

Ayatollah Khamenei was killed on February 28 in a coordinated airstrike carried out by US and Israeli forces at his residence. The strike also claimed the lives of his daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter. His wife, Khojasteh Khamenei, who was critically injured in the attack, later died in hospital on Monday.

According to reports, Mojtaba’s elevation to Supreme Leader came under strong pressure from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Born on September 8, 1969, Mojtaba is the second son of Ali Khamenei. He has maintained close ties with the IRGC and is widely believed to have played a key role in orchestrating crackdowns on anti-government protests in recent years.

Details awaited

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