Mojtaba Khamenei Appointed Supreme Leader
Appointed as ayatollah shortly after midnight.
Supported by conservatives and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
US sanctioned him in 2019 for representing his father without an official post.
Accused of involvement in 2009 crackdown.
IRGC and judiciary endorsed his appointment.
Israel warned about holding successors accountable.
Hereditary transition despite Ali Khamenei's 2024 rejection.
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