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Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Ali Khamenei, was reportedly eliminated ri...

By Rabbi Poupko

Posted March 8, 2026

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Rabbi Poupko is a Twitter content creator known for posting on Jewish issues, Middle East geopolitics, and Israel-related news with a sharp, satirical edge. His style blends humor and biting sarcasm, often mocking adversaries of Israel. Credibility is moderate as he relies on current events but prioritizes provocative commentary over verified journalism.

What's This About?

The post sarcastically claims that Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, was just 'eliminated' after a four-hour 'career' as the new leader from March 6, 2026, at 1 PM to 5 PM. It mocks the instability of Iran's leadership succession amid ongoing Israeli-US airstrikes that killed Ali Khamenei and disrupted the regime. Key themes include the Khamenei family's power struggles, IRGC influence on the Assembly of Experts' rushed online election of Mojtaba on March 3 or 8, and the futility of assuming the supreme leader role during wartime chaos.[2][3]

🔥Why It's Trending

This post is trending due to heightened tensions from the 2026 Israeli-US airstrikes on Iran starting February 28, which killed Ali Khamenei and prompted a chaotic succession process. The sarcasm resonates amid real reports of Mojtaba's recent appointment under IRGC pressure, fueling speculation and dark humor on social media. Timing aligns with live updates on March 8, 2026, including missile launches and cleric suggestions for Mojtaba.[1][2]

💡Fun Facts

1Mojtaba Khamenei was elected via an online Assembly of Experts meeting on March 3, 2026, pressured by the IRGC amid airstrikes.[3]
2Ali Khamenei was assassinated in joint US-Israeli strikes, leading to disarray in Iran's command structure.[3]
3US President Trump claimed he must be 'involved' in picking Iran's next leader, calling Mojtaba unacceptable.[4]
4Potential rivals included Hassan Khomeini and others, but IRGC pushed for Mojtaba.[2]
5No official announcement of Mojtaba's 'elimination' exists; the post is satirical exaggeration.[1]