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Iran's New Leader Prioritizes Nuclear Weapons, Experts Warn

3/13/2026

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A report from the Atlantic Council says Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader, has strong ties to extremist clerics.
Experts say he may prioritize nuclear weapons development over his father's policies.
President Donald Trump said he should have been involved in Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment.
Trump's administration has struggled to clarify its stance on the ongoing conflict in Iran, leaving questions about the war and U.S. objectives.

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A report from the Atlantic Council says Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader, has strong ties to extremist clerics.
Experts say he may prioritize nuclear weapons development over his father's policies.
President Donald Trump said he should have been involved in Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment.
Trump's administration has struggled to clarify its stance on the ongoing conflict in Iran, leaving questions about the war and U.S. objectives.