Iran Names New Supreme Leader
Mojtaba Khamenei takes power — Israel immediately threatens to kill him
Hours after Khamenei's burial, Iran's Assembly of Experts convened at a secret location and voted 68-18 to appoint Mojtaba Khamenei as acting Supreme Leader. His first words ruled out negotiations. Israel's Defence Minister immediately reiterated the public assassination threat. Russia and China vetoed the UN ceasefire resolution the same evening — removing international pressure for surrender. The succession confirms Iran has constitutional continuity and hardline IRGC elements control the transition. The conflict will continue.
Key facts
- •Assembly of Experts votes 68-18 for Mojtaba Khamenei
- •First statement: 'Will not negotiate from weakness'
- •Russia and China veto UN ceasefire resolution
- •Israel immediately reiterates assassination threat
- •Conflict now has new leader — no surrender imminent
Timeline
Khamenei funeral begins under heavy security
Russia-China veto UN ceasefire resolution 13-2
Assembly of Experts convenes at undisclosed location
Mojtaba Khamenei named acting Supreme Leader
Israel reiterates assassination threat against successor