Mojtaba Khamenei Reportedly Elected Iran's New Supreme Leader Amid Regional Tensions

Following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reports indicate that his son Mojtaba Khamenei has been elected as the new Supreme Leader by the Assembly of Experts, reportedly under pressure from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Mojtaba, a mid-ranking cleric with strong IRGC ties and a military background, is seen as a key power broker. Meanwhile, Hassan Khomeini, grandson of the late Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, is viewed by some as a moderate alternative amid ongoing regional tensions.