The Assembly of Experts in Iran has officially appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as the nation’s new Supreme Leader, marking a historic and controversial shift in the country’s political landscape. This decision comes amid intense US-Israel air raids targeting key military and political installations, following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled Iran for 36 years. Mojtaba Khamenei, long regarded as a power broker within Qom Seminary circles, has stepped out of the shadows of political and military influence to lead the nation during one of its most turbulent periods. His rise was reportedly influenced by the IRGC, consolidating authority amidst ongoing regional escalations.