Iran's new leader, still silent, was elevated by the Revolutionary Guards - Reuters
Iran's new leader, still silent, was elevated by the Revolutionary Guards Reuters
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"I heard news that Mr Mojtaba Khamenei had been injured. I have asked some friends who had connections. They told me that, thank God, he is safe and sound."
— Yousef Pezeshkian , Politician
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Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani was a prominent Iranian politician and influential figure during the 1989 leadership transition.
Ali Khamenei was the Supreme Leader of Iran until his death.
Supreme Leader of Iran.
The leader of the Islamic Revolution in Iran.
Masoud Pezeshkian is the President of Iran.
Iran's Supreme Leader who is involved in ongoing peace negotiations.
Yousef Pezeshkian is the son of the Iranian president and made a statement about Mojtaba Khamenei's condition.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxOYmlIblpua3RxWXp6UDN3YV9iRXZFZ05na2pkWDVOS01xdVlYeVNBZHF5RGx3WEJ2LTgyR0VweVAxVGtqZ1NXQ3hpN01wb1FDZGdCZ2QwVnEzSGJsNHk4NWQ3RGROMTJweVJqRWlfM0pvdGtWczBxQURtSXdNd1lpMVhtUFRJWkhzOFVsakFSUG9qbzNHNlZxS3FTS2JZUU5uNDlSbzlQZ2U2MERIMzc3eTRTcUpUX3plUWpzNw?oc=5" target="_blank">Iran's new leader, still silent, was elevated by the Revolutionary Guards</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment as Iran's new supreme leader, facilitated by the Revolutionary Guards, may lead to a more aggressive foreign policy and stricter internal repression. His continued silence raises concerns about his health and the Guards' increasing influence.
Mojtaba Khamenei's selection as Iran's new supreme leader, engineered by the Revolutionary Guards, may signal a more aggressive stance abroad and sterner internal repression. His silence since the announcement raises questions about his health and the consolidation of power within the Guards.
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