Iran has appointed cleric Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader following the assassination of his father, Ali Khamenei.
The decision was announced on 8 March 2026 after a vote by the Assembly of Experts, the institution constitutionally responsible for selecting the country’s top authority. His appointment comes during a period of heightened regional tensions and ongoing conflict involving Iran.
Mojtaba Khamenei, a cleric educated in the religious city of Qom, had long been regarded by analysts and observers as an influential figure within Iran’s political and religious establishment. Despite not holding major elected office, he was widely believed to have maintained close links with senior clerics and the country’s powerful security institutions. His selection marks a significant moment in Iran’s political history, representing the first time the leadership of the Islamic Republic has passed from father to son since the 1979 revolution.
The announcement has quickly drawn global attention and sparked widespread discussion on the social media platform X. Users across the platform have shared reactions, commentary and analysis about Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment and its potential implications for Iran’s political future.
Here’s how users on X have been reacting:
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