Iran's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei reshapes military command with loyalists

Mojtaba Khamenei has overhauled Iran's security and military leadership, installing hardline loyalists across key posts, the Wall Street Journal and Al Jazeera reported on August 11, 2026. The reshuffle stamps his authority on a government shaped by the recent war with Israel. Observers cited by Al Jazeera warn the appointments favor loyalty over military innovation.