GENERAL
Iran Names New Supreme Leader, Defying Trump and Israel
Iran has appointed Majtaba Khamenei, son of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, as the new head of state. This move is seen as a direct defiance to the US and Israel, especially after President Trump named Majtaba as an unacceptable successor. The appointment solidifies the hereditary aspect of leadership, a departure from theocratic tradition, and raises regional security concerns.