Mojtaba Khamenei Named Iran's New Supreme Leader

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is Corey with Adelaide News Today. Iran's clerical assembly has selected Mochitaba Kamanai, the second son of the late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Kamanai as the new supreme leader. The decision came Sunday through a decisive vote, with state media urging all Iranians to unite behind him during this tough time. Ali Kamanai had ruled for 37 years before a U.S.-Israeli strike killed him in Tehran on February 28, kicking off the war with Iran. Officials move fast to back the choice, from the armed forces to parliament, calling it a religious and national duty. Trump quickly slammed the pick, saying Mochitaba is unacceptable and won't last long without U.S. approval. He insists America should have a say in Iran's leadership. Israel echoed that, bowing to target any successors. The 56-year-old cleric grew up in Iran's power circles after the 1979 revolution. He studied theology, fought in the Iran-Iraq war, and built quite influence in his father's

1:03office, plus ties to the revolutionary guards, without ever, holding public office. Tensions keep rising, as Iran threatens oil sites in nearby countries, after Israeli hits on energy facilities near Tehran. Fresh strikes slam Gulf nations like Saudi Arabia, where two died and twelve were hurt. Civil prices are surging, though the U.S. promises not to hit Iran's energy infrastructure. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. Do not just listen to podcasts, get lost in them comfortably. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.