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© France 24 09:00 Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's new Supreme Leader signals continuity to international community Middle East Issued on: 12/03/2026 - 12:06
Amid the political uncertainty surrounding Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new Supreme Leader, Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr Anahita Motazed Rad, Visiting Senior Fellow in the Department of International Relations at the London School of Economics. The Islamic Republic is navigating a moment of acute pressure, both internally and externally, and that the elevation of Mojtaba Khamenei serves an important political function, explains Dr Motazed Rad. His position signals continuity within the regime’s institutional and ideological framework at a time of war. For her, the key issue is not only Mojtaba Khamenei’s personal condition but also how Iran’s political establishment manages perceptions of stability. By maintaining him as the formal leader, the regime sends a message to both domestic elites and the international community that institutional cohesion remains intact, even as multiple power centers continue to operate within the system.
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