Mojtaba Khamenei, a mid-ranking cleric with influence inside Iran's security forces, had been seen as a frontrunner leading up to the assembly's vote.

Prior to Mojtaba's appointment, Trump called him an "unacceptable" choice and a "lightweight."

Mojtaba Khamenei built influence under his father as a senior figure tied to Iran’s security forces and the vast business empire they control.

Did President Donald Trump post, "Mojtaba Khamenei are you ready to meet your father?" No, that's not true: The fake post did not come from the president's official Truth Social account. While Trump