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2026-03-24 15:00:15

Irans Controversial Insider Eyed for US Talks

Following the death of Iran's supreme leader, US officials reportedly see parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as a potential successor to negotiate with. The 64-year-old hardline former military commander has denied holding talks. read more

2026-03-17 17:10:11

Khamenei Opposed Sons Rise as Successor

US intelligence reports Ayatollah Khamenei did not want his son Mojtaba to succeed him, viewing him as unqualified. Mojtaba became Supreme Leader after his father's death, with his appointment reportedly forced by an IRGC ally. read more

2026-03-10 06:10:19

Irans New Supreme Leader: Son Succeeds Slain Father

Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, succeeds his father as Iran's supreme leader after a US-Israeli strike killed the ayatollah. Selected by the Assembly of Experts, the conservative cleric is linked to the IRGC, marking a hereditary shift despite official opposition to such rule. read more

2026-03-09 07:40:07

Irans New Supreme Leader: Son Succeeds Father

Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, is confirmed as Iran's new supreme leader, succeeding his father who was killed. Selected by the Assembly of Experts, he is a conservative cleric with military ties, marking a hereditary shift despite official opposition to such rule. read more

2026-03-09 06:10:56

Irans New Hard-Line Leader Escalates Regional War

Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader amid regional war. Attacks on energy infrastructure drive oil prices above $114. The hard-line cleric's succession and continued conflict heighten global economic and security concerns. read more

2026-03-09 05:40:07

Irans New Leader Amid War, Oil Price Surge

Iran elects Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader after his father's death in airstrikes. The succession occurs amid regional conflict, rising oil prices surpassing $114, and new U.S. military casualties reported. read more

2026-03-09 01:40:09

Iran Names New Supreme Leader, Defying Trump

Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader after his father's assassination, defying U.S. objections. The hardline succession signals continuity in regime leadership amid ongoing regional conflict and tensions with the West. read more

2026-03-08 23:40:48

Irans New Supreme Leader: Son Succeeds Father

Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, is Iran's new supreme leader, succeeding his father killed in a strike. Selected by the Assembly of Experts, the conservative cleric has military links and is expected to continue his father's hardline policies. read more

2026-03-08 11:40:11

Iran Elects New Leader Amid War Escalation

Iran has elected a new supreme leader following the death of Ayatollah Khamenei in an Israeli strike. The war, now in its ninth day, has escalated with strikes on Tehran and Lebanon, causing significant casualties on all sides. read more

2026-03-06 18:20:09

Irans Next Leader Chosen Amid War, Scrutiny

Following Khamenei's death, an interim council governs Iran as the Assembly of Experts selects a new supreme leader. The secretive process prioritizes political loyalty over religious credentials, with several mid-ranking clerics as potential successors. read more

2026-03-06 12:20:05

UK Rejects Trumps Role in Iran Leadership

Deputy PM David Lammy asserts that Iran's future leadership is solely for its people to decide, rejecting Donald Trump's claim to influence the succession. He highlights historical UK-US policy disagreements to underscore the current diplomatic rift. read more

2026-03-04 11:40:17

Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, is the leading candidate to succeed his father as Iran's supreme leader. His expected appointment follows his father's death in a strike and pressure from the Revolutionary Guards, marking a potential hereditary shift. read more

2026-03-03 06:10:08

Ayatollah Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes, says Trump, ending his 37-year rule. This creates a power vacuum, with potential successors including exiled monarchists, opposition groups, and the Revolutionary Guards, risking regional instability. read more

2026-03-02 18:30:11

Iran in Chaos After Khameneis Reported Death

Ayatollah Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes, says Trump, ending his 37-year rule. This creates a power vacuum, with potential successors including exiled monarchists, opposition groups, and the Revolutionary Guards, risking regional instability. read more

2026-03-02 16:20:18

Hassan Khomeini, 53, is the late Ayatollah's grandson and a relative moderate. As Iran's leadership deliberates a new Supreme Leader, he is a prominent potential successor, known for reformist ties and symbolic custodial roles. read more

2026-03-02 13:30:07

Ali Larijani is poised to fill Iran's leadership vacuum after Khamenei's death. A hardline security figure, he rejects U.S. talks and vows fierce retaliation against recent strikes, potentially steering Iran toward deeper militarization. read more

2026-03-01 12:10:06

Iran Enters New Era After Khameneis Death

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died. A temporary leadership council will govern while an Assembly of Experts selects a successor. His son Mojtaba is a potential candidate, but succession may spark internal dissent. read more