Tehran: Iran's Assembly of Experts has appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as the nation's new supreme leader, succeeding his father, Ali Khamenei, Press TV reported late Sunday. According to Anadolu Agency, the appointment of Mojtaba, a mid-ranking cleric with close ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, came after Ali Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli airstrike on February 28. Mojtaba Khamenei's elevation to this position marks a significant transition in Iran's leadership, as he assumes the role previously held by his father, who played a pivotal role in shaping the country's policies and direction for decades. The Assembly of Experts, responsible for selecting the supreme leader, convened to make this crucial decision following the untimely demise of Ali Khamenei. The new leader's ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps may influence his approach and policies as he steps into this influential position.