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Where Is Mojtaba Khamenei? 'Iran Leadership Will Lose Credibility Without An Appearance'
Narrative Analysis: Name Calling
On tonight's W News with Leigh-Ann Gerrans, Iran buries its longtime Supreme Leader as questions grow over his son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, who has yet to make a public appearance. We speak to Al Arabiya Geopolitical Analyst Riad Kahwaji and Adi Schwartz, Academic and Director of Research at the Misgav Institute. Also, Ukrainian MP Kira Rudik joins us after a deadly Russian strike on Kyiv. Sports Broadcaster Chris Skudder is live from Mexico City as Trump defends FIFA's Balogun decision. Plus, Royal Editor Sarah Hewson has the latest on Prince Harry's UK visit. #Iran #Tehran #Khamenei #MojtabaKhamenei #Israel #Ukraine #Russia #Kyiv #Zelenskyy #Putin #NATO #AirDefense #Trump #WorldCup #FIFA #GianniInfantino #FolarinBalogun #USMNT #Football #Soccer #PrinceHarry #RoyalFamily #BuckinghamPalace #UKNews #Geopolitics #GlobalNews #WNews
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Reuters
· Jul 10, 2026
Iran's new supreme leader remains out of sight
The whereabouts of Mojtaba Khamenei have been a mystery to Iranians and the rest of the world since his appointment as supreme leader a week after the strike that killed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, at the end of February. His absence from the main funeral ceremonies was so complete there was not even a written message, leaving people guessing at his plans for Iran at a turbulent time in the Islamic Republic's 47-year history. Middle East reporter Angus McDowall has more. #iran #khamenei #iranwar #middleeast #mojtabakhamenei 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
DawnNews English
· Jul 11, 2026
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Pledges Revenge for Assassinated Father and Predecessor |
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has pledged revenge following the assassination of his father and predecessor, marking one of his first major public statements since assuming the country's highest leadership role. The remarks come amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and renewed concerns over regional security. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #iran #mojtabakhamenei #middleeast #geopolitics #worldnews #breakingnews #globalnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
Tehran Times
· Jul 4, 2026
The epitome of resistance against bullies and hegemons
TEHRAN - Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was recognized as the embodiment of defiance against bullying nations and Western hegemony, particularly that led by the United States. Firm and unwavering in his stance, he never succumbed to pressure or intimidation. Ultimately, he lost his life standing up to bullies and challenging hegemons. He will be remembered as a distinguished political and religious leader, renowned for his extraordinary courage and bravery.
Al-Monitor
· Jul 1, 2026
Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran's unseen leader shadowed by late father
Mojtaba Khamenei, who has spent his career behind the scenes and is yet to appear in public as Iran's new supreme leader, faces the formidable challenge of occupying the role held by his father for most of the Islamic republic's existence.Iranians knew little about the younger Khamenei when he was named to the lifetime post shortly after a US-Israeli airstrike killed his father Ali Khamenei, supreme leader since 1989, at the start of the Middle East war.
BBC News
· Jul 5, 2026
How Iran's new regime is very different to what came before
Khamenei's funeral is another reminder of the change Iran has seen, but what does its new leadership want?
Hananya Naftali
· Jul 3, 2026
[Video] The remaining Iranian leadership is at Khamenei's funeral..
The remaining Iranian leadership is at Khamenei's funeral...except for Mojtaba his son.
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Related coverage for "Where Is Mojtaba Khamenei? 'Iran Leadership Will Lose Credibility Without An Appearance'": Reuters — Iran's new supreme leader remains out of sight. DawnNews English — Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Pledges Revenge for Assassinated Father and Predecessor |. Tehran Times — The epitome of resistance against bullies and hegemons. Al-Monitor — Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran's unseen leader shadowed by late father. BBC News — How Iran's new regime is very different to what came before. Hananya Naftali — [Video] The remaining Iranian leadership is at Khamenei's funeral..