International

Putin congratulates Mojtaba Khamenei on becoming Iran’s new supreme leader

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory telegram to Mojtaba Khamenei on his appointment as Iran’s Supreme Leader, the Kremlin said Monday. “Now, when Iran is confronting armed aggression, your work in this high office will undoubtedly require great courage and dedication. I am confident that you will honorably continue your father’s work […]

Middle East

Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader

TEHRAN — Iran’s ‌Assembly of Experts has named ​Mojtaba Khamenei ⁠to replace his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, ‌as the country’s new supreme ‌leader, state ‌media reported ⁠on Sunday. Mr. Mojtaba, a ⁠mid-ranking cleric with close ties to the powerful ​Revolutionary ‌Guards, had long been viewed by elements of Iran’s ruling ‌establishment as a ​potential successor […]

Kashmir

Restrictions imposed across Kashmir after protests over killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei

SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Authorities on Monday imposed restrictions across the Kashmir Valley as a precautionary measure, a day after protests erupted against the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei in an airstrike carried out by Israel and the United States. Reports said the clock tower (Ghanta Ghar) at Lal Chowk in Srinagar […]

Kashmir

Protests erupt in Kashmir over killing of Iran supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei

SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Protests were held across the Kashmir Valley on Sunday against the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei in an airstrike carried out by Israel and the United States. Reports said protest demonstrations were held in Lal Chowk in Srinagar, Budgam, Pulwama, Anantnag, Bandipora and Baramulla, where protesters marched through […]