Iran selects Mojtaba Khamenei as its new Supreme Leader
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Iran selects Mojtaba Khamenei as its new Supreme Leader

50:18 Mar 9, 2026
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The powerful clerical body known as the Assembly of Experts has selected Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new Supreme Leader. Also, schools have reopened after a week of mourning following the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Iran. And, immigrant-owned businesses are a staple around the US but they’re feeling the effects of the Trump administration’s harsh policies. Plus, how to eat surströmming — considered the world’s smelliest food — the Swedish way. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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