New Supreme Leader Celebrated, Decried In Tehran

Iran Herald · March 9, 2026 Politics

New posts 08:26 New Supreme Leader Celebrated, Decried In Tehran Supporters of the Iranian regime shouted "Allahu Akbar" after Mojtaba Khamenei was named supreme leader, with the cry broadcast from loudspeakers in some parts of Tehran. At the same time, in areas of Tehran such as the Ekbatan neighborhood, there were shouts and chants decrying the announcement, including "Death to Mojtaba.