TEHRAN: Iranian state media confirmed that Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been appointed as the new Supreme Leader of Iran. The move comes as part of a broader push to maintain national unity amidst the current political situation.
The Iranian Assembly of Experts (Majlis Khobregan) has called on the nation to remain united and pledge their loyalty to the new Supreme Leader. The assembly emphasized that national solidarity and unity are crucial in these challenging times for Iran.
In the wake of this development, US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning, stating that the new Supreme Leader must first gain approval from the United States. “If he does not receive our approval, his tenure will not last long,” Trump was quoted as saying.
US confirms seventh soldier’s death in ongoing conflict with Iran
Meanwhile, the United States has confirmed the death of its seventh soldier in the conflict with Iran. According to the US Central Command, the soldier was wounded on March 1 when Iranian forces launched an attack on a US military base in Saudi Arabia. Although the soldier received treatment, he eventually died from the injury.
The deceased soldier’s identity will stay secret until his family receives notification.
CENTCOM Update
TAMPA, Fla. – Last night, a U.S. service member passed away from injuries received during the Iranian regime’s initial attacks across the Middle East. The service member was seriously wounded at the scene of an attack on U.S. troops in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia…
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 8, 2026
Earlier, the bodies of six U.S. soldiers killed in a drone strike in Kuwait were returned to the U.S. A memorial service took place at Dover Air Base which President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance and other senior officials attended.
The soldiers had been killed during an attack at the Port Shuaiba in Kuwait.
