Mojtaba Khamenei

Cleric and 3rd Supreme Leader of Iran since 2026

Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei is an Iranian Shia cleric and politician who has served as the third supreme leader of Iran since 2026. A member of the Khamenei family and the second son of second supreme leader Ali Khamenei, he previously served as Vakil of the Supreme Leader during his father's rule from 2008 to 2026.

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Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, Ayatollah Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, and Ayatollah Khamenei

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Iran Hardliners Turn on Leaders

Iran's Supreme Leader called Trump's signature "worthless" and warned of "unforgettable lessons" as hardliners in Tehran turned on the leadership.

Trump considers escalating war; Iran says it's ready for ground troops UPI — Jul 25, 15:39 PM
Iran marks first night without US strikes in two weeks as tensions persist The Hill — Jul 25, 12:52 PM
US, Iran appear to halt strikes after 13 days of mutual attacks The Times of Israel — Jul 25, 11:16 AM
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Strikes Abate, Even as Trump Considers Escalation The New York Times — Jul 25, 09:17 AM
Iran-US war latest: Trump insists Tehran can’t have a nuclear weapon as Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia The Independent — Jul 25, 07:37 AM
Houthis claim strike on Saudi Arabia as Middle East conflict deepens Dawn — Jul 25, 05:30 AM
West Asia war LIVE: U.S. military 'disables' tanker trying to evade Iran port blockade; Houthis vow retaliation for Saudi strikes The Hindu — Jul 25, 03:42 AM
US-Iran war news LIVE: US military targets another vessel trying to breach its blockade of Iranian ports Mint — Jul 25, 01:07 AM
ANDREW NEIL: I'm told Trump's physical and mental health are in visible decline - and there's ever more talk about a ground invasion. 150 days on, he has no good options left in Iran debacle Daily Mail — Jul 24, 19:31 PM
US, Iran exchange strikes as Trump mulls wider offensive The Straits Times — Jul 24, 17:26 PM
War on Iran: Phase II: Day 13 📹 Al Jazeera — Jul 24, 15:29 PM · 3min
Iran War Live Updates: Strikes Persist After Iran Is Said to Reject U.S. Proposal The New York Times — Jul 24, 13:41 PM
Oil surges to $100 per barrel. And, Trump imposes a new round of tariffs NPR — Jul 24, 11:37 AM
Oil prices surge above $100 a barrel for first time since May France 24 — Jul 24, 09:34 AM
Oil surges above 100 dollars as US strikes on Iran continue 📹 Sky News — Jul 24, 07:00 AM · 2min
Trump vows to punish Iran and Houthis for attacks in Red Sea Al-Monitor — Jul 24, 04:46 AM
Oil price surge as war with Iran expands 📹 NBC News — Jul 23, 23:26 PM · 2min
Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi tankers in Red Sea, threatening to widen Iran war Korea Times — Jul 23, 23:02 PM
Trump threatens 'major military punishment' after Houthi attacks on tankers in Red Sea PBS — Jul 23, 22:55 PM
War escalates, oil prices surge as Iran-backed Houthis strike Saudi tankers in Red Sea Los Angeles Times — Jul 23, 21:41 PM