# Iran’s new ayatollah portrayed by in-laws as Nolan fan interested in start-ups

https://mins.news/en/item/59004

- euronews, 2026-09-15 09:03 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/irans-new-ayatollah-is-a-nolan-fan-interested-in-start-ups-family-says

> Six months after succeeding his father, Mojtaba Khamenei has yet to appear publicly. His late wife’s family told state-affiliated outlets that he is a film enthusiast familiar with Christopher Nolan, follows start-ups and cognitive science, and works diligently on his English.