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EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 11 MIN

Today's Poll Question: How long will Khamenei's son last as Iran’s supreme leader?

from The Smerconish Podcast · host Michael Smerconish

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "How long will Khamenei’s son last as Iran’s supreme leader? Less than a week, less than a month, less than a year, or longer?" In the wake of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s assassination during joint U.S.-Israeli strikes, Iran’s Assembly of Experts has named his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as the new supreme leader—plunging the region deeper into crisis. Oil prices have surged, markets have tumbled, and questions swirl about whether this is true regime change or simply a continuation of hardline rule. Michael Smerconish examines the fragile U.S.-Israel alignment, President Trump’s endgame, and whether Iran’s new leader can hold power amid war, economic shockwaves, and mounting global stakes. Listen here, then cast your ballot at Smerconish.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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