Iran’s authorities showcase continuity as they back new leader during war

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Maziar MotamediMarch 9, 2026 at 04:18 PM

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Amidst an ongoing war with the United States and Israel, Iran's Assembly of Experts has appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on February 28, 2026. The 56-year-old, with strong ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), is seen as a figure of continuity for the theocratic establishment. The IRGC, along with the Iranian army, police, Defence Council, and Intelligence Minister, have pledged their allegiance to the new leader. The IRGC stated its forces are ready to obey Khamenei's commands to uphold the values of the Islamic revolution. This transition occurs as Iran faces external conflict, signaling a potential continuation of existing policies.

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Tehran 30% Ruhollah Khomeini 40% Esmaeil Khatib 40% Assembly of Experts 50% Ali Khamenei ×260% Israel 70% United States 70% Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) ×380% Mojtaba Khamenei ×490% Iran ×490%

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supreme leader 100% iran 90% irgc 80% war 70% mojtaba khamenei 70% islamic republic 60% theocratic establishment 50% islamic revolution 50% political succession 40%

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