Iran Assembly backs a new supreme leader candidate, name withheld
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Iran’s Assembly of Experts says it has determined the most suitable candidate to replace Ali Khamenei as supreme leader, but the name was not announced; Mojtaba Khamenei has emerged as an early frontrunner. The move comes amid escalating US‑Israeli clashes and regional strikes, with Israel warning it would target any successor as Tehran’s rivals press their advantage.
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