Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran's Third Supreme Leader

Mojtaba Khamenei is the third <a href="/article/supreme-leader-of-iran">Supreme Leader of Iran</a>, having been elected in 2026 following the assassination of his father, <a href="/article/ali-khamenei">Ali Khamenei</a>. A prominent Shia cleric and politician, he is known for his hardline ideology and extensive background within Iran's military and religious institutions. His leadership began amidst conflict and personal injury, leading to a period of public absence and international speculation.