Supreme Leader of Iran since 2026 Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei is an Iranian politician and Shia cleric who has served as the supreme leader of Iran since 2026. A member of the Khamenei family and the second son of second supreme leader Ali Khamenei, he previously served as Vakil of the Supreme Leader during his father's rule from 2008 to 2026. 517,317 views on March 9, 2026 — Wikipedia's most-read article that day. Also most read: Jennifer Runyon, 2026 Iran war, Ali Khamenei, Men's T20 World Cup. Wiki link