Mojtaba Khamenei

Mojtaba Khamenei

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Mojtaba Khamenei is the son of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and a powerful figure within the Iranian political landscape. At 55, he has maintained a largely behind-the-scenes role, yet is believed to exert significant influence over key state decisions, including military and security matters. Known for his controversial reputation, he has been linked to the violent suppression of protests, particularly during the 2009 demonstrations. As discussions arise about succession in Iran, many speculate that Mojtaba could emerge as a modernizing force akin to Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman, despite skepticism regarding his reformist potential.

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Khamenei Jr. and his men feel strengthened despite not winning the war on the ground.

Le sparate di Trump e le mosse di un regime iraniano più forte tengono in scacco la «fase due» dell'accordo
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-06-22
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Mojtaba Khamenei, the new supreme leader, is yet to appear in public after being wounded in the war.

Iran’s regime survived the war. Can it make peace with its own people? | Iran
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-22
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Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was mentioned in the context of opposing nuclear talks.

Iran sends whole-regime delegation to US talks signaling cash demands
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-21
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Mojtaba Khamenei was reported to be against the memorandum being negotiated between Iran and the United States.

Paskutinę minutę pakibo ant plauko: kas ir kaip išgelbėjo istorinį Trumpo susitarimą
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-06-21
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Mojtaba Khamenei allegedly wrote secret correspondence regarding Iran’s negotiating team.

Secret correspondence claims suggest tensions at top of Iranian government | Iran
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-21
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Mojtaba Khamenei is the new supreme leader who published a letter opposing the talks.

US-Iran talks in Switzerland get under way as strait of Hormuz remains closed | Iran
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-21
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Mojtaba Khamenei is the son of Ali Khamenei and has been positioned as a new supreme leader with the support of the Revolutionary Guards.

אימפריית העסקים של משמרות המהפכה מחכה לכסף הגדול
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-06-20
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Negotiating with the Iranians was a slow, pained process that involved lengthy delays in getting a response from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

Inside Trump’s mad dash to sign an agreement with Iran
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-20
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Mojtaba Khamenei confirmed that he approved the agreement despite personal reservations.

Strategia Trump: de ce „înfrângerea" de la Versailles ar putea fi, de fapt, o mutare de geniu
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-06-20
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Mojtaba Khamenei criticized Donald Trump's approach to the negotiations with Iran.

Canh bạc của ông Vance khi dẫn dắt đàm phán với Iran
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-06-19
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A message posted by Khamenei confirmed that he authorized the deal while stressing that its architects had accepted responsibility for it.

Iran’s hardliners threaten to spoil the regime’s victory lap
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-19
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Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei stated that Trump gave in to the deal 'out of desperation.'

U.S. conservatives and Tehran agree: The peace deal is a big win for Iran
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-06-19
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Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei approved the MOU despite reservations.

US-Iran talks in Switzerland abruptly called off, as Israel and Hezbollah trade attacks in Lebanon | US-Israel war on Iran
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-19
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said he authorized the 14-point plan, hatched after months of fighting and failed negotiations.

Live updates: Vance no longer traveling to Switzerland for Iran talks
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-19
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Mojtaba Khamenei supports direct talks between Iran and the United States regarding a peace agreement.

Mojtaba Khamenei Dukung Pembicaraan Langsung Iran-AS
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2026-06-19
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Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed to succeed his father in a deliberate display of continuity in the Iranian regime.

For Iran’s leaders, surviving the war may prove easier than winning the peace
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-19
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Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei stated that his perspective on the memorandum of understanding with the U.S. was different.

ایرانی وزیر خارجہ کا سپریم لیڈر کے بیان کا خیرمقدم
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2026-06-19
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Mojtaba Khamenei is the Supreme Leader of Iran who has been increasingly involved in the country's governance.

Ngoại trưởng Mỹ nêu cách Lãnh tụ Tối cao Iran chỉ đạo 'từ bóng tối'
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-06-03
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Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei was reported to be becoming more active in decision-making after being injured.

'Iran was building conventional shield': Rubio defends US war against Tehran at Senate hearing
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-06-02
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Rubio claimed that Mojtaba Khamenei was alive and more involved in the regime’s efforts.

Rubio says Iran ready to discuss nuclear deal as Tehran declares peace talks over | US-Israel war on Iran
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-02
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Mojtaba Khamenei is the new Supreme Leader of Iran, active in power structures despite not appearing in public since taking office.

Puterea lui Mojtaba Khamenei crește. SUA confirmă: „Este în viață și tot mai implicat”
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-06-02
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Mojtaba Khamenei is mentioned as the new supreme leader of Iran.

הודעת איראן על הפסקת המו"מ עקב התקיפות בלבנון
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-06-01
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Mojtaba Khamenei's rhetoric gains weight as experts suggest the region is no longer safe for American interests.

Iran har förstört 20 amerikanska baser enligt granskning från BBC
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2026-06-01
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Mojtaba Khamenei commented on the internal divisions within Iran's leadership.

"נשיא איראן מסעוד פזשכיאן התפטר"; במשטר מכחישים
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-06-01
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Mojtaba Khamenei issued a direct counter-response on X, calling for a 'New Islamic Civilization'.

Iran rallies Islamic nations against Trump's Abraham Accords expansion
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-01
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Mojtaba Khamenei is the Supreme Leader of Iran to whom Pezeshkian addressed his resignation letter.

СМИ сообщили об отставке Пезешкиана, в Тегеране назвали это сплетнями: 01 июня 01:49
Tengri News – major Kazakh news website·KazakhstanKazakhstan· 2026-06-01
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