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Iran‑aligned Shiite Iraqi militia hails new Iran leader
The Kataib Hezbollah militia praises the appointment of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s supreme leader, calling him “a figure possessing the leadership qualifications and competence necessary to shoulder the responsibilities of this great trust in these critical times.”
In a statement, the group says the choice “is further proof of the vigilance of the Assembly of Experts and their deep foresight regarding the existential challenges facing the nation in confronting global arrogance,” adding that he is “the best successor for the best predecessor.”
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