Iran’s Next Leader? Mojtaba Khamenei Emerges as Possible Heir Amid War
TL;DR
Mojtaba Khamenei, long viewed as a potential successor to his late father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has risen in prominence as Iran faces a succession question amid war and U.S.-Israel pressure; though he has never held public office, his ties to the Revolutionary Guard and the assembly that will name the next supreme leader have fueled speculation about a hereditary transition in Iran’s theocracy.
- A son of Iran’s late supreme leader is a possible candidate to replace his father as war rages AP News
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Son Emerges as Leading Choice to Be His Successor The New York Times
- Mojtaba Khamenei, son of former supreme leader, tipped to become Iran’s next head of state The Guardian
- Iran war live: Iran 'close' to choosing new leader as sources say Khamenei's son is alive Reuters
- Live updates: Israel threatens Iran’s future leader, attacks force linked to protest crackdown The Washington Post
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