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The Latest: Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's supreme leader, named his successor, Iran state TV says - Orlando Sentinel.
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Iran's next supreme leader, Ali Khamenei's son, is a powerful regime insider - The Washington Post.
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Iran picks Khamenei's son as next supreme leader, Fars says - Fortune.
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Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei took power after his father Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli strike, but Israeli intelligence says he lacks real control over the regime.
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Trump slams Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment as Iran projects defiance Al JazeeraMeet the Nepo-tollah The AtlanticA country divided: state media show Mojtaba supporters as Iranians online fear repression The GuardianIran's next supreme leader won't 'last long' without my approval, Trump says abcnews.comOil prices surge as Iran, Israel exchange strikes.
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Iran's new supreme leader is ultra-conservative Mojtaba Khamenei.
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Iran announced Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as its new supreme leader on Sunday, according to state media.
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CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
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A: Iran picks Khamenei's son as next supreme leader, Fars says - Fortune.
B: Trump slams Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment as Iran projects defiance Al JazeeraMeet the Nepo-tollah The AtlanticA country divided: state media show Mojtaba supporters as Iranians online fear repression The GuardianIran's next supreme leader won't 'last long' without my approval, Trump says abcnews.comOil prices surge as Iran, Israel exchange strikes.
negation mismatch
A: Trump slams Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment as Iran projects defiance Al JazeeraMeet the Nepo-tollah The AtlanticA country divided: state media show Mojtaba supporters as Iranians online fear repression The GuardianIran's next supreme leader won't 'last long' without my approval, Trump says abcnews.comOil prices surge as Iran, Israel exchange strikes.
B: Iran announced Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as its new supreme leader on Sunday, according to state media.
negation mismatch
A: Trump slams Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment as Iran projects defiance Al JazeeraMeet the Nepo-tollah The AtlanticA country divided: state media show Mojtaba supporters as Iranians online fear repression The GuardianIran's next supreme leader won't 'last long' without my approval, Trump says abcnews.comOil prices surge as Iran, Israel exchange strikes.
B: Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his slain father as supreme leader, and war rages on Toronto StarIran war live: Mojtaba Khamenei named supreme leader; Israel bombs Tehran Al JazeeraIran's defiant regime picks a new supreme leader The EconomistMiddle East crisis live: Mojtaba Khamenei chosen as Iran's new supreme leader; oil prices soar past $100 a barrel The GuardianIran names Mojtaba Khamenei, former ruler's son, as new supreme leader The Globe and Mail
negation mismatch
A: Trump slams Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment as Iran projects defiance Al JazeeraMeet the Nepo-tollah The AtlanticA country divided: state media show Mojtaba supporters as Iranians online fear repression The GuardianIran's next supreme leader won't 'last long' without my approval, Trump says abcnews.comOil prices surge as Iran, Israel exchange strikes.
B: Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as its new supreme leader.
Summary
**** Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as its new supreme leader following his father's assassination. **
Why It Matters
** This event highlights Iran's defiance against international pressure and sanctions, particularly from the
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