Tonight: The Assembly of Experts has named Mojtaba Khamenei to replace his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country's new supreme leader. The selection is seen as a victory for the Revolutionary Guard and those who are hoping for a hardliner to stay in power.

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This episode aired on March. 8, 2026 at 6pm.

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