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Iran's new Supreme Leader likely a prime target for the US and Israel

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Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 6:29am
Iran's Assembly of Experts announced Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country's new supreme leader on March 8, 2026. Photo / AFP
Iran's Assembly of Experts announced Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country's new supreme leader on March 8, 2026. Photo / AFP

Iran's new Supreme Leader likely a prime target for the US and Israel

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Newstalk ZB ,
Publish Date
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 6:29am

Iran's new Supreme Leader will likely be a prime target for the US and Israel. 

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's son - 56-year-old Mojtaba Khamenei will succeed his father - slain over a week ago. 

Israel has launched a "wide-scale wave" of strikes against Iran - while it's retaliated with more Gulf nations under attack. 

Turkey say NATO air defences have shot down another Iranian missile, entering its airspace. 

Financial Times Middle East Editor Andrew England told Ryan Bridge Khamenei's appointment is a sign the regime is doubling down. 

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