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

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The US and Israel continue to strike Iran, hitting oil storage depots and refining facilities for the first time.

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 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.

Iran has named hardliner Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader; Donald Trump says oil price spike ‘a small price to pay’ as markets tumble

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.

Mojtaba Jameneí, hijo del ayatolá Alí Jameneí, ha sido elegido como nuevo líder supremo, en medio de una nueva oleada de ataques en la región

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

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

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

Mojtaba Khamenei has been chosen to replace his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as Iran’s supreme leader, while the country continues to be heavily bombarded by US and Israeli…

Mojtaba Khamenei’s supporters take to streets of Tehran on the same day Iran attacks targets in Israel and Gulf states

Iran and Israel continue to exchange attacks, as supporters of Khamenei celebrate the decision to name him supreme leader.

US-Israeli strikes on Tehran continue as Iranian counterattacks target Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.

Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rally in Tehran to show their support for the new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.

"The Iranians are showing defiance by choosing the son of Khamenei," a former diplomat told CNBC.