Mojtaba Khamenei is the new leader of Iran. The Assembly of Experts chose him. He takes over from his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. State media reported this decision.
The Assembly of Experts is a group that chooses Iran's supreme leader. They made their announcement on state television.
The announcement mentioned that the decision was made during difficult times. It referred to the current wartime conditions and threats.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had led Iran for many years.
The exact date his father took leadership was not stated.
Mojtaba Khamenei's previous role in the government was not specified.
The specifics of the selection process by the Assembly of Experts were not detailed.
No further details were provided about how this transition will affect Iran.