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What to know about Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader

The second son of the late supreme leader keeps a low profile. But he's long been viewed as wielding his power behind the scenes, from crushing dissent to influencing presidential elections.

What to know about Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader
Image: NPR World

The second son of the late supreme leader keeps a low profile. But he's long been viewed as wielding his power behind the scenes, from crushing dissent to influencing presidential elections.

(Image credit: Atta Kenare)

Originally published at NPR World

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