Is Iran’s new supreme leader Trump's next target?
March 9, 2026
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March 9, 2026
Is Iran’s new supreme leader Trump's next target?
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<p>A "continuity candidate" or the ultimate "nepo baby"? </p><p>Iran’s new supreme leader is Mojtaba Khamenei, a 56-year-old cleric and son of the previous ayatollah. </p><p>Khamenei was once described as "the power behind the robes" in his father's regime - but very little is known about him. </p><p>So, who is Mojtaba Khamenei, and how was he chosen? What does his selection mean for the future of the Iranian regime and people? </p><p>And with few signs that the war with Israel and the US will abate any time soon, what difference will he make to the outcome of the conflict? </p><p>Niall is joined by Dr Louise Kettle, assistant professor of international relations at the University of Nottingham. </p><p>Have you got a question for Niall? Email the show – <u><a href="mailto:why@sky.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">why@sky.uk</a></u> </p>
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