# Mojtaba Khamenei
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Trump Declares Iran War 'Almost Over' as U.S. Claims Leadership Decapitation and Tightens Nuclear Demands
President Trump declared the U.S. campaign against Iran "almost over," claiming that Tehran's leadership has been effectively eliminated and that the country's nuclear program has been significantly set back. His remarks, made after meeting families of fallen U.S. service members, set the administration's victory criteria as preventing Iran from rapidly reconstituting nuclear-weapons capability.
Trump Signals Swift End to US-Iran Fighting, Claims Tehran's Forces Crippled
President Trump told a phone interviewer that U.S. operations against Iran may be nearly over, claiming severe damage to Iran’s military and communications. He also suggested he has a candidate in mind for Iran’s leadership, remarks that risk inflaming regional tensions and complicating verification of battlefield claims.
Iran’s Military Throws Weight Behind Mojtaba Khamenei, Locking Down Succession
Iran’s armed forces publicly pledged loyalty to Mojtaba Khamenei after his election as supreme leader, signaling a consolidated succession and diminishing the likelihood of immediate domestic unrest. The endorsement strengthens the regime’s unity and suggests continuity in Iran’s regional posture and deterrence strategy.
Iran’s New Supreme Leader Is Portrayed as the ‘Shadow Architect’ of a Militarised Nuclear‑Missile Complex
Mojtaba Khamenei’s elevation to supreme leader coincides with a profile that depicts him as the central architect of Iran’s integrated nuclear and missile programme. The portrayal suggests Tehran has institutionalised a strategy of maintaining a rapid path to a nuclear weapon while embedding that capability within hardened, precision missile forces — a shift that will reshape regional deterrence and complicate diplomatic efforts.
Oil Soars as Iran Names Mojtaba Khamenei Supreme Leader amid Regional Supply Shock
A surge in oil prices reflects widespread disruptions to Gulf crude exports and storage constraints following escalating Middle East hostilities. Chinese state media say Iran’s Assembly of Experts has chosen Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader, a development that could deepen geopolitical risk and prolong market volatility.
Gold Plunges Over $100 in a Day Despite Middle East Tensions — Markets Digest Mixed Signals
Gold fell more than $100 intraday on March 9, dropping below $5,100 an ounce even as tensions in the Middle East rose after Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader. The decline reflects short‑term technical selling and shifts in yields and the dollar, even as major banks raise longer‑term price targets for the metal.