Iran’s new supreme leader has little to recommend him and a lot to overcome.

Tehran’s appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei to lead Iran “sends a strong message to Trump that his bombings and threats are not delivering the regime change he seemingly wants,” an expert told Robin ...

The second son of the late supreme leader keeps a low profile. But he's long been viewed as wielding his power behind the scenes, from crushing dissent to influencing presidential elections.

The appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new supreme leader on Sunday marks a pivotal moment for the country’s political and religious future — and for the religious minorities who have long ...