The 56-year-old cleric was selected by Iran’s Assembly of Experts and now holds the country’s most powerful position. Though he has never held elected office, Mojtaba is believed to have long wielded influence behind the scenes through ties with the Revolutionary Guards and the Supreme Leader’s office. This video explores his background, rise to power, and what his leadership could mean for Iran and the region. Published – March 09, 2026 03:15 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Swamy of Sringeri Sharada Peetham offers prayers at Srisailam Watch: Inside Tamil Nadu’s first dog park