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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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Rising Tensions Prompt Ottawa to Urge Vigilance Among Canadians in the Middle East

Residents are evacuated from a building hit by a projectile in Tirat Hacarmel, northern Israel, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. No injuries were reported.


Canadians living or travelling in the Middle East are being urged to remain highly vigilant as regional tensions escalate. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand issued the warning following renewed instability linked to stalled nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran, as well as an increased American military presence in the region. 

Anand emphasized that Canadians in Iran, in particular, should consider leaving if they can do so safely, noting that the situation could deteriorate quickly. The warning comes amid threats of military action from the United States should Iran fail to agree to a nuclear deal, while Iran maintains its right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes. 

The Canadian government continues to monitor developments closely and advises citizens across the broader region to follow local guidance, stay alert, and take necessary precautions as diplomatic efforts remain uncertain. 

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