The name of Mojtaba Khamenei has been officially announced as the new Supreme Leader of Iran. Mojtaba, 56, will succeed his father Ali Khamenei, who died on February 28. This decision has been welcomed by the pro-Iran groups present in Iraq. After this big news, the price of Brent crude in the international market has crossed $100 and reached $108.73 per barrel.
What did Iraq’s Shia groups say about the decision?
Many of Iraq’s major Shia political and military factions have supported the selection of Mojtaba Khamenei.
Badr Organization: The Shia political and military faction said the new leadership is a continuation of the path of Islamic revolution.
Asaib Ahl al-Haq (AAH): According to this group, this decision will further strengthen Iran’s key role in the Axis of Resistance.
Kataeb Hezbollah (KH): He said that this appointment is the result of a deep understanding of the challenges facing the country.
What is the stance of America and Israel?
After this decision, tension in the Middle East has increased further. US President Donald Trump has called this appointment unacceptable. Trump said that without American approval this new leader will not last long. On the other hand, Iran’s government media has released some videos in which At Your Command, Sayyid Mojtaba was written on the missiles being fired at Israel. Soon after this, Israel’s army (IDF) carried out airstrikes at several places in central Iran.
Such a change happened for the first time since 1979
Under Article 111 of the Constitution of Iran, the 88-member Assembly of Experts has elected Mojtaba Khamenei. This is the first time since the 1979 revolution that a son has been made the supreme leader after the father in Iran. Senior Iranian official Ali Larijani praised the assembly’s courage in holding this meeting amid air strikes. Mojtaba Khamenei has strong support from the IRGC and Basij paramilitaries.
