Iran Supreme Leader Succession 2026

Ali Khamenei assassination confirmed; succession to son Mojtaba signals continuity with possible moderating stance.

Sources: The Hindu (India), Al Jazeera (Middle East)

Mojtaba Khamenei issues first message as new Supreme Leader: "We did not seek war and we do not want it" — message read on state TV.

Sources: The Hindu (India), Al Jazeera (Middle East)

Thousands rally across Iran to honor late leader Ali Khamenei; assassination marked start of US-Israeli attack.

Source: Al Jazeera (Middle East)