Elevation of Mojtaba Khamenei suggests ultraconservatives steering Iran
Paris, France (AFP) Mar 9, 2026
With the selection of Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali as Iran's supreme leader, the country's ultraconservatives have defied the United States and Israel and signalled their intent to keep the war going, experts told AFP. ... more
China says opposes any targeting of new Iran leader
Beijing (AFP) Mar 9, 2026
China said Monday that Iran's decision to name Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader following the killing of his father was a domestic matter, and it opposed any attempt to target him. ... more
Four years after banning Russia, FIFA and IOC passive in the face of war
Lausanne (AFP) Mar 9, 2026
Four years after world sport rushed to ban Russia for invading Ukraine, the leading governing bodies are reacting guardedly to the US-led attack on Iran, raising accusations of double standards. ... more