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The United States is linked to Mojtaba Khamenei through its stated opposition to his leadership and potential military targeting of him [1], its role in the death of his father [2], and his public calls for the closure of U.S. military bases in the region [3].
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Escalation with Iran: Understanding the Regional and Global ... thesoufancenter.org 1 fact
claimMojtaba Khamenei issued his first statement as the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed by the United States.
Twenty questions (and expert answers) about the Iran war atlanticcouncil.org 1 fact
claimIsrael and the United States have expressed opposition to the ascension of Mojtaba Khamenei, creating the possibility that he may be targeted in future US or Israeli military actions.
After the War: Rethinking Regional Security in the Middle ... arab-reform.net 1 fact
quoteMojtaba Khamenei, the new Supreme Leader of Iran, stated that the Strait of Hormuz should remain shut as a tool of pressure and called for U.S. bases in the region to be closed, warning they would be targeted.