Iran-Israel war updates: Follow the latest updates on the West Asia conflict, on March 8, 2026

Iran-Israel war updates: Follow the latest updates on the West Asia conflict, on March 8, 2026

TERHAN: US President Donald Trump warned on Sunday that Iran’s next supreme leader would not last long without his approval, as Tehran prepared to reveal the successor to the…

If confirmed, the move could draw the ire of U.S. President Donald Trump who had said he should have a role in the choice of the next leader, a demand Iran has roundly rejected.

The 56-year-old Mojtaba Khamenei is set to continue leadership of Iran in the same vein as his father

Iran's clerical leadership chose confrontation over compromise in appointing Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father.

Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father's hardline policies.

Mojtaba Khamenei, named Iran's next Supreme Leader, marks a historic shift in the nation's leadership tradition.

US President Donald Trump has dismissed Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as a 'lightweight' and insisted again on Sunday that he should have a say in the new leader's appointment. 'If…

Move could lead to escalation of war as Donald Trump has already called Mojtaba Khamenei an unacceptable choice

Iran appoints Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader, succeeding his father amid tensions with the U.S. and Israel.

TEHRAN: Iran on Monday named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khameneias Supreme Leader, signaling that hard-liners remain firmly in charge in Tehran a week into its…

Mojtaba Khamenei is expected to continue the hardline rule of his father, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes last week.

Mojtaba Khamenei is to replace his father as Iran’s new supreme leader

These were the updates from US-Israel's war on Iran from Monday, March 9, 2026.

Iran's military and political leaders pledge allegiance to Mojtaba Khamenei as US-Israeli attacks continue.

Mojtaba Khamenei will now be charged with leading Islamic Republic through the biggest crisis in its 47-year history.

Mojtaba Khamenei has succeeded his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in joint US-Israel attacks.

The 56-year-old cleric takes power days after Israeli-US strikes killed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Mojtaba Khamenei has been selected as Iran’s new supreme leader. Attacks continue and oil prices have spiked.

The IRGC says its forces are ready to 'fully obey and sacrifice for the divine commands' after new supreme leader named.