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Article: Iranians celebrate as Mojtaba Khamenei named new supreme leader

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Summary: Mojtaba Khamenei has been named Iran's new supreme leader, succeeding his father Ali Khamenei, who died in a reported US-Israeli strike a week prior. While supporters celebrated the appointment across the country, there were also public expressions of dismay and protests against the new leader in parts of Tehran.

Main Topics Covered: 1. The political succession in Iran with the appointment of a new supreme leader. 2. The public reaction, including both celebratory gatherings and protests. 3. The context of the previous leader's death, attributed to a foreign military strike.

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https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/3/9/iranians-celebrate-as-mojtaba-khamenei-named-new-supreme-leader?traffic_source=rss

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Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera

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2026-03-09 12:10

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2026-03-09 10:00

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2026-03-09 10:01

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Iranians celebrate as Mojtaba Khamenei named new supreme leader
Iranians celebrate as Mojtaba Khamenei named new supreme leader
Supporters across Iran gathered to celebrate after Mojtaba Khamenei was named the country’s new supreme leader, succeeding his father Ali Khamenei a week after his death in a US-Israeli strike. Some Iranians voiced dismay, with chants against the new leader heard in parts of the capital.
Published On 9 Mar 2026