Iranians are deeply divided over Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment as Iran’s new supreme leader and successor to his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. While some pro-establishment crowds celebrate the hardliner’s rise to power, others believe it will not bring about change and fear more oppression under his rule.
Some Iranians express hope that Mojtaba Khamenei will continue his father’s hardline policies, but many are concerned about his vengeful nature and potential targeting by Israel and the US. Others think he will be even more oppressive than his dad, while some residents in Tehran seem resigned to the fact that nothing will change.
The Assembly of Experts, which chose Mojtaba Khamenei as leader, has been praised by supporters, but others are skeptical about their ability to bring about change. The US and Israel have also weighed in, with Trump warning that any successor without his approval would not last long.
As Iran celebrates Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment, it remains unclear whether his rule will bring more of the same or a new era for the country.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy8ldyp2zwo