Iran elected Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as its supreme leader.

announcement after the meeting

The Supreme Leader’s official account wrote on Twitter: ‘The Supreme Leader’s Assembly of Experts…in accordance with religious duty and belief in the presence of Allah, at today’s special session, based on the unanimous vote of the respected representatives of the Assembly of Experts, appoints and introduces Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei (May Allah protect him) as the third leader of the Holy System of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Is.’

Trump’s anger may flare up due to Mojtaba’s selection

The election of Mojtaba as the supreme leader may provoke the anger of US President Donald Trump. Recently, he had said in an interview that he wants to be involved in the selection of Iran’s leader and expressed his wish that like Venezuela, Iran’s leader should be selected in his presence. Even on Sunday, Trump said that if the leader does not get the approval of Washington, he will not be able to last long.

declaration of mojtaba

The representatives of the Assembly of Experts appointed and introduced Ayatollah Sayyid Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei (may God protect him) as the Third Leader of the Sacred Islamic Republic of Iran under Article 108 of the Constitution. pic.twitter.com/gZgvEI7Ds2

— Khamenei Media (@Khamenei_m) March 8, 2026

Why was Mojtaba chosen?

Iran’s ruling ideology dislikes the principle of succession based on lineage, but Mojtaba has a powerful supporter base within the elite Islamic Revolutionary Guards (IRGC). Let us tell you that Khamenei had established the IRGC and Khamenei’s office is still influential. The new position of mojtaba grants him supreme authority in all matters of state in the Islamic Republic.

Who is Mojtaba?

Mojtaba is the second and younger son of Ayatollah. He was born on September 8, 1969, in Mashhad. He studied theology after completing his graduation. After that in 1999 he studied in Qom to become a Maulvi. Mojtaba is recognized as a religious and political figure. He is a commanding officer in the Office of the Supreme Leader. He has participated in the war between Iran and Iraq.

Mojtaba has been accused of embezzlement of government funds

Mojtaba received education in madrassas. He was a supporter of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in the 2005 and 2009 Iran elections. He first came into limelight in 2009 due to his strict suppression of the ongoing protests in Iran after Ahmadinejad’s victory. While serving with Ahmadinejad, he was accused of embezzling funds from the government treasury. After this Mojtaba left Ahmadinejad and started working with his father.