Mojtaba Khamenei Becomes Iran’s New Supreme Leader #MojtabaKhamenei #IranSupremeLeader #MiddleEastTensions 2. Parliament Uproar During Jaishankar’s Statement #ParliamentSession #SJaishankar #MiddleEastWar Mojtaba Khamenei Becomes Iran’s New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has been chosen as the new Supreme Leader of Iran after the death of his father Ali Khamenei. Iranian state television announced the decision early Monday morning. Ali Khamenei died on February 28 after an Israeli attack during the ongoing conflict in the region. The situation has already increased tensions in the Middle East. Meanwhile US President Donald Trump said that Iran should not choose a new leader without US approval. Israel had also warned that it could target Khamenei’s successor. Mojtaba Khamenei is considered a powerful religious and political figure in Iran. Parliament Uproar During Jaishankar’s Statement on Middle East War