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Mojtaba Khamenei: The Rise of Iran’s New Supreme Leader

                      A picture of Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is displayed on a screen in Tehran Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, has emerged as Iran’s new supreme leader following the assassination of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in joint U.S.–Israeli strikes. His appointment by the Assembly of Experts comes at a moment of profound crisis for Iran, as the country faces regional war, internal instability, and intense international scrutiny.  A Secretive Heir With Deep Establishment Ties Mojtaba, long considered influential behind the scenes, is a mid-ranking cleric with strong connections to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). His political rise signals continuity of Iran’s hardline establishment, despite the country’s ideological discomfort with hereditary succession.  A Leader Shaped by Conflict and Loss His ascension comes amid the “Ramadan War,” during which he was reportedly wound...
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High‑Stakes Diplomacy: Iran and U.S. Seek Off‑Ramp in Oman Talks

 

                                          People walk past an anti-US mural on a street in Tehran

Iranian and U.S. negotiators convened in Oman this week for what officials on both sides quietly described as a pivotal round of indirect talks, aimed at easing a rapidly escalating confrontation across the Middle East. The discussions come amid heightened tensions following regional attacks, tightening sanctions, and growing fears that miscalculation could trigger a broader conflict.

Omani mediators, long trusted by both Tehran and Washington, are working to bridge gaps on issues ranging from nuclear activity to regional militia operations. While neither side has publicly confirmed major breakthroughs, diplomats familiar with the talks say the urgency is unmistakable: both countries appear eager to avoid a slide into open confrontation, even as they maintain firm public postures.

Analysts note that Oman has historically served as a discreet venue for sensitive U.S.–Iran diplomacy, including early contacts that paved the way for the 2015 nuclear agreement. Whether this latest effort can produce similar momentum remains uncertain, but the stakes are undeniably high. For now, the world watches closely as quiet conversations in Muscat attempt to steer two long‑time adversaries away from the brink.


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