Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?
Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father's hardline policies.
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Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father's hardline policies.
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