Mojtaba Khamenei Becomes Supreme Leader: Middle East Tensions Rise Amid Conflict and Global Oil Price Surge

Political Influence Before Becoming Supreme Leader

Before assuming the role of Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei was frequently mentioned by political observers as someone with considerable influence in the inner circles of power.

Reports and analyses from international observers suggested that he maintained strong relationships with members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and various clerical networks.

However, because Iran’s political system is complex and often opaque, many details about his political activities remained uncertain.

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March 9, 2026 | 5:09 pm

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