Iran's Next Leader? Mojtaba Khamenei Emerges as Possible Successor
TL;DR
Speculation is high that Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the assassinated Ali Khamenei, could succeed as Iran’s supreme leader. The Assembly of Experts will pick from six candidates after the funeral (which was postponed); a selection would signal continuity with hardline governance and IRGC influence, though no official confirmation has been announced.
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