Published: Mar 10, 2026, 05:00 IST | Updated: Mar 10, 2026, 05:00 IST
Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has received public backing from regional allies including Yemen’s Houthi movement and Lebanon’s Hezbollah amid the ongoing U.S.–Iran war. The Houthis congratulated Iran on the leadership transition, calling the appointment a sign of unity at a crucial moment for the country.