# Who is Iran's New Supreme Leader?

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Podcast: [CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cna-talks-a-national-security-podcast-788413)
Published: 2026-03-18T16:34:00+00:00
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## Resource

Iran has a new Supreme Leader for the first time in almost 37 years, Mojtaba Khamenei. This episode explores his background, education, and ideology. Guest Biographies Michael Connell is an expert in Persian-Gulf security-related issues, the armed forces of Iran, U.S.-GCC security cooperation, and adversary cyber policy and strategy. He has served as CNA's Field Analyst to Naval Forces Central Command. Further Reading CNA Talks: Iran's Stability in the Aftermath of the Grand Bazaar Protests CNA Report: The Evolving Russia-Iran Relationship

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