Masoud Pezeshkian

Mojtaba Khamenei playing critical role in Iran's war strategy, US intelligence assesses - report

According to a CNN report citing multiple sources familiar with US intelligence assessments, Mojtaba Khamenei is playing a critical role in Iran's war strategy despite remaining in hiding.

MEMBERS OF the Iranian security forces stand guard under a large portrait of Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.
 A banner depicting Iran's new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei is displayed on the side of a highway in Tehran on March 10, 2026.

Iran's Pezeshkian claims to have met with regime's missing supreme leader - report

A man walks next to a poster with a picture of Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, March 22, 2026

Is Iran’s regime losing control? Khamenei rumors fuel command crisis, expert says

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the day he addresses a special session of the Conference on Disarmament at the United Nations, aside of US-Iran talks in Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2026.

Pezeshkian, Ghalibaf look to fire FM Araghchi over allegiance to IRGC commander - report


Iran attacks pushing Gulf's Arab states toward unity, possible action against Tehran - analysis

Iran has sought to escalate incrementally against Gulf countries over the course of the three-week war.

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud attends the consultative ministrial meeting in Riyadh, on March 19, 2026.

Who are the most senior Iranian officials left alive after weeks of Israeli-US strikes? - explainer

In the wake of the devastation on the political and military echelons of the Islamic Republic, who are some of the most significant figures remaining in Iran?

Pedestrians pass in front of a billboard featuring an image of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on March 4, 2026 in Tehran, Iran; illustrative.

Israel kills Iran intelligence minister Khatib in latest high-profile strike

Before the assassination was confirmed, two sources gave The Jerusalem Post different indications on the likelihood of the success of the operation, which took place Tuesday night.

An IDF biographical infographic on Iranian intelligence minister Esmeil Khatib, killed by the IDF on March 18, 2026.

Regional countries hold behind-the-scenes talks with Iranian officials, push for dialogue with US

Officials from the four countries are trying to persuade the Iranians to begin discussions with the Americans.

Smoke rises following airstrikes in a central area of Tehran on March 6, 2026.

From 'Republic' to 'Kingship': Mojtaba Khamenei's rise shatters facade of 'moderate' Iran

Mojtaba Khamenei's ascension to Iran's supreme leader exposes the regime's vulnerabilities and shifts power towards the IRGC. Experts argue his rise marks the collapse of Iran's republican facade.

A woman holds a placard with an image of Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei alongside late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on the day of a gathering to support Mojtaba Khamenei, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 9, 2026.

Iranian President Pezeshkian pledges investigation of drone incident to Azerbaijan leader

Iran’s president denies involvement in drone attacks on Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan exclave, pledging an investigation as tensions rise between the two nations.

Smoke rises following a drone explosion at the airport of Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video released March 5, 2026.

'Enemies of Islam will regret it': Military, IRGC back Mojtaba Khamenei's accession amid oil surge

Iran’s appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader sees widespread military loyalty, while oil prices surge amid fears of prolonged disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz.

A picture of Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is displayed on a screen in Tehran, March 9, 2026.

Iranian regime isn’t as divided as it seems, experts tell ‘Post’

Iran has sometimes played up differences between hardliners and moderates as a negotiating tactic with the West, but the dispute over Pezeshkian's statement on Saturday revealed genuine divisions.

Iranians take part in a demonstration against the United States and Israel following Friday prayers on March 6, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Trump mocks Iranian de-escalation efforts, warns of ‘complete destruction’

Trump's remarks follow Iran's apology to neighbouring countries and promise to suspend attacks unless attacked.

US President Donald Trump - Operation Epic Fury. March 2, 2026.

Qatar 'categorically rejects' Iranian claims that Doha was not targeted by missiles

Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs stated that “evidence on the ground” disproved the Iranian claim and decried the strikes as a “flagrant violation” of Qatar’s sovereignty.

Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani addresses a press conference following Israeli strikes in Doha on September 9, 2025.