Mojtaba Khamenei Named Iran's Next Supreme Leader as War with U.S.-Israel Escalates and Oil Surges
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Amid escalating U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, state TV reported that Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been chosen as Iran's next supreme leader, signaling continuity in the regime's war strategy. The United States confirmed another service member's death, bringing U.S. casualties to seven, while oil prices jumped above $100 a barrel. President Trump left open the possibility of U.S. ground troops, Tehran rejected cease-fire calls, and regional tensions intensified with attacks on civilian infrastructure and broad regional casualties.
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- Live updates: Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader, state media reports NBC News
- Fraying loyalist base will challenge Iran's next leader - and Islamic Republic's survival Reuters
- Iran’s Security Establishment Celebrates Mojtaba Khamenei’s Selection The New York Times
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