11:17 AM / March 19, 2026

Gabbard says Iranian leadership's intentions are less clear than before war

Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado asked Gabbard multiple questions about the new Iranian leadership and their intentions. The president himself has said the status of Iranian leadership isn't clear following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

On Khamenei's son, Mojtaba Khamenei, Gabbard said "it is unclear of his status or his involvement." The clerical body responsible for selecting the new supreme leader announced Mojtaba Khamenei as the new leader on March 8, but he has not been seen in public.

"He was injured very severely through one of the Israeli strikes," Gabbard said.…