Iran war live: Mojtaba Khamenei named supreme leader; Israel bombs Tehran

Al JazeeraEN 1 min read 100% complete by Zaid SabahMarch 9, 2026 at 01:00 AM

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On March 9, 2026, Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran's new supreme leader, succeeding his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This transition occurred amidst ongoing attacks on Iran by the US and Israel, with explosions reported in Qom and Tehran. Israeli attacks on Iranian oil facilities earlier caused toxic smoke to spread across Tehran. Iran's military and political leaders have reportedly pledged allegiance to the new supreme leader. Saudi Arabia has reported two deaths amid Iranian counterattacks.

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