Khamenei’s would‑be successor allegedly treated in UK hospitals for impotence
TL;DR
WikiLeaks cables allege Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s potential successor, was treated in London for severe impotence, with multiple hospital visits and a two‑month stay before his wife conceived; the report notes his ascent is being pushed by regime loyalists amid Iran’s tense standoff with the U.S. and Israel.
- Ayatollah Khamenei’s son, who is front-runner for supreme leader, was treated for impotency, couldn’t find a wife New York Post
- Son of Khamenei Is Top Contender for Supreme Leader WSJ
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Son Emerges as Leading Choice to Be His Successor The New York Times
- Iran's senior clerics ‘exposed’ after building strike in Qom, succession choice looms Fox News
- Israel strikes building where Iranian clerics said gathering to elect new supreme leader The Times of Israel
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