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Last Updated:March 09, 2026, 13:30 IST
China called Iran’s decision to appoint Mojtaba as new Supreme Leader “an internal matter”.
Mojtaba Khamenei Named Iran’s New Supreme Leader
China on Monday said it opposes any targeting of Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, following threats from the Israeli military against the successor to his slain father, Ali Khamenei.
China called Iran’s decision to appoint Mojtaba as new Supreme Leader “an internal matter". Foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun told that China “opposes interference in other countries’ internal affairs under any pretext, and Iran’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity should be respected." Beijing added that the decision to name Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader was made by Iran’s own constitutional process.
“China opposes interference in other countries’ internal affairs under any pretext, and Iran’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity should be respected," foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun told a press conference.
China’s statement comes amid rising tensions in the West Asia.
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March 09, 2026, 13:30 IST
News world ‘Oppose Targeting Of Any Iranian Leader’: China After Iran Threats To Attack Mojtaba Khamenei
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