The Iranian regime has selected Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s hardline son, Mojtaba Khamenei, to succeed him as Supreme Leader. The US president has warned that this move would be unacceptable and raised concerns about the possible continuation of the conflict.
Supporters of the Iranian regime are heralding the new supreme leader’s appointment, while others in Tehran protest.
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