Iran names new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, Iranian state media reports

Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, the second son of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been named Iran’s new supreme leader, Iranian state media reported Sunday.  While the new supreme leader has never held elected office, the 57-year-old for years has operated quietly behind the scenes from within his father’s office — cultivating influence across the security … Read more

Mojtaba Khamenei, son of ayatollah killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes, named Iran’s new supreme leader, state media report

Mojtaba Khamenei has been named as Iran’s new supreme leader just over a week after his father, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes. A statement from the Assembly of Experts — the panel of Shia clerics responsible under Iranian law for choosing the country’s top leader — said Mojtaba Khamenei had … Read more

Iran says it has reached a ‘consensus’ on a supreme leader but won’t name who

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Iran says it has reached a ‘consensus’ on a supreme leader but won’t name who 04:36 UP NEXT Iran foreign minister reacts to Trump saying he’ll pick the next leader of Iran: Full interview 12:54 Iran foreign minister … Read more

Trump warns Iran’s new leader won’t ‘last long’ without his approval

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump said Sunday that Iran’s new leader is “not going to last long” without U.S. approval as Operation Epic Fury continues into its second week. “He’s going to have to get approval from us,” Trump told ABC News in an interview. “If he doesn’t get … Read more

Iran says it has reached a ‘consensus’ on a new leader

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Iran says it has reached a ‘consensus’ on a new leader 00:46 UP NEXT Trump honors ‘heroes’ killed in Iran war 01:28 Iran’s president rejects unconditional surrender 00:44 IDF releases video of underground bunker strike in Iran 00:18 … Read more

Capitol Hill leader reveals how near-fatal car crash in teen years helped shape his life: ‘Battle of ideas’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: The nation’s history is akin to someone who has faced adversity in life, suggested North Carolina Rep. Addison McDowell’s Chief of Staff, Alex Vargo, 34, who almost lost his life in a roll-over car crash at age 16. Sunday marks the 18th anniversary of the … Read more