Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's late supreme leader, named his successor, Iranian state TV says

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View in Browser Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's late supreme leader, named his successor, Iranian state TV says March 08, 2026 Mojtaba Khamenei had long been considered a contender, even before an Israeli strike killed his father at the start of the war, and despite never being elected or appointed to a government position. Read more Want more from AP News? Sign up for Morning Wire and Afternoon Wire for a rundown of the top stories of the day. ADVERTISEMENT SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences  | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe     *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here.