Mojtaba Khamenei: New Iran Leader After Strikes

0:00On March 11, U.S. and Israeli strikes on February 28, targeted Iran's leadership compound in central Iran, killing long-time supreme. Leader Ayatollah Ali Kaminay and wounding his son, Mulch Taba, who has since become the new supreme leader. Iranian officials confirm Mulch Taba survived the initial bombardment with leg injuries and is now recovering in a secure hideout, allowing only limited communications to avoid further risks. Israeli military sources reach the same conclusion even before his official selection. State media has not it his condition by labeling him a wounded war veteran, while Taba officials dodged direct questions on his status. One government adviser tried to ease worries, insisting the new leader remains safe and sound despite the hits. Mulch Taba long operated in the shadows, handling security and military affairs with close links to Iran's revolutionary garcore. Israel and the U.S. have both flagged him as a potential target in the ongoing tensions.

1:00Banners of the new leader now blink at Tehran, and rallies show crowds swearing loyalty as Iran pushes for stability. Yet without public appearances, questions swirl over the regime's next moves in this volatile standoff.