Iran names supreme leader's son as new leader

Iran's state media confirmed that Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has been named as the country's new supreme leader. The selection was made by the Assembly of Experts, a clerical body.

Following the announcement, the United States and Israel stated they would continue to pursue the new leader. Mojtaba Khamenei is described in reports as a hardline figure who now faces international pressure and domestic anger.