Iran Signals No Letup as Khamenei’s Hardline Son Becomes Leader

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• – Iran chooses Mojtaba Khamenei as new leader, sparking US criticism, amid ongoing war and energy market turmoil.
• – Mojtaba Khamenei, son of assassinated Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, inherits a leadership that promises no letup in Iran's hardline stance.
• – The move signals Iran's determination to continue its aggressive regional policies despite international pressure and market volatility.