Four days after his appointment as Iran’s new supreme leader, the world finally got a glimpse of Mojtaba Khamenei’s worldview. Advertisement AdvertisementThe message was quickly disseminated through a new Telegram channel created by his office. According to the statement, Khamenei learned of his appointment from state television, suggesting he too was caught by surprise. ‘Threats and bravado’Thrust into the glare of leadership after years operating in the shadows, Khamenei used the message to outline his policies, which sound very familiar to his father’s. “To me, it looks like things are going to continue.”For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.com

Source: CNN March 12, 2026 17:18 UTC