Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment signals defiance

The appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's new supreme leader is seen as a signal of the Islamic Republic's defiance towards the US and Israel, and a continuation of hardline policies. His selection could anger Iranians seeking change.

Coverage

• Iran Defies Trump, Elevates Khamenei's Son Mojtaba As Successor - HuffPost
• Iran Signals a Fight to the End With Appointment of Khamenei’s Son
• Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran’s New Supreme Leader Fights Trump, Israel and Anger at Home
• Iran clerics choose Khamenei's son as next supreme leader
• Moment defiant Iran hardliners rejoice as Khamenei's son is named new Supreme Leader - and vow to INCREASE missile attacks on 'infrastructure'

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