Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?
Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father's hardline policies.
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"He described the result as an 'electoral coup'."
— Mostafa Tajzadeh , Politician
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Ali Khamenei was the Supreme Leader of Iran until his death.
Former President of Iran, noted for his first public appearance since the war began.
Mehdi Karroubi is a reformist politician and a candidate in the 2005 presidential election.
Mir-Hossein Mousavi is a reformist politician and a candidate in the 2009 presidential election.
Iran's Supreme Leader who is involved in ongoing peace negotiations.
Mostafa Tajzadeh is a senior member of Iran's reformist parties.
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Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father's hardline policies.
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