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middle-east16 days ago•3 min saved

Cleric reveals Mojtaba Khamenei was rescued from hospital rubble after strikes

Ayatollah Mohsen Heidari Alekasir stated that Mojtaba Khamenei was injured before the Israel-US-Iran war and later rescued from a bombed Tehran hospital. Heidari denied that his father, Ali Khamenei, designated him as successor, noting Mojtaba held no official political role before his selection. The Assembly of Experts secretly chose him on March 8 after their own offices were struck. While US President Donald Trump claimed Mojtaba is severely wounded, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian insists he is completely healthy and actively directing policy.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#assembly-of-experts #iran #masoud-pezeshkian

world-news16 days ago•22 min saved

Iran’s New Supreme Leader Elected in Secret After Surviving Hospital Strike

Mojtaba Khamenei was elected Iran’s supreme leader in a secret wartime vote after surviving a US strike on a Tehran hospital. Assembly member Mohsen Heidari revealed that Khamenei, who had no prior political office, was chosen by 50 of 59 votes after his father’s assassination. The election occurred amid ongoing conflict, with Khamenei reportedly unaware of his selection until the public announcement.

via New York Post|

#assembly-of-experts #geopolitics #iran

politics1 month ago•22 min saved

Hardline cleric eyes top post in Iran’s Assembly of Experts

Senior hardline cleric Ahmad Alamolhoda is reportedly seeking votes to become president (chair) of Iran’s 88-member Assembly of Experts, the body that selects and oversees the supreme leader. His rivals include Alireza Arafi and Mahmoud Rajabi, and the push comes as leadership questions and health concerns about the current president loom, intensifying factional maneuvering within the body.

via Iran International|

#alamolhoda #assembly-of-experts #hardline

world3 months ago•49 min saved

Iranian Clerics Urge Death for Trump and Netanyahu

Iran’s Assembly of Experts, the country’s senior clerical body, published a 10-point statement calling for the assassination of U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing them as “deserving of death” and saying their killing is a religious duty; about 63 of its 88 members signed the text, and the assembly’s secretariat later distanced itself, underscoring fractures within Iran’s clerical establishment as peace talks continue amid broader regional tensions.

via Yahoo|

#assassination #assembly-of-experts #iran

world7 months ago•4 min saved

Mojtaba Khamenei: health rumors and secrecy surround Iran's new ayatollah

Mojtaba Khamenei, named Iran’s supreme leader by the Assembly of Experts after the attack that killed his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has not appeared publicly since, prompting conflicting claims about his condition and location. Some sources say he was injured and hospitalized, while others insist he is safe in a secure, undisclosed location. State media’s reference to him as a disabled veteran and the absence of public appearances — including at funerals and his inauguration via a cardboard cutout — have fueled speculation about his health and whether he can command the IRGC amid ongoing turmoil and questions about dynastic succession.

via Euronews.com|

#assembly-of-experts #health-injury-rumors #iran

world7 months ago•5 min saved

Trump warns Iran’s new leader must win U.S. approval to endure

Trump said Iran’s incoming supreme leader won’t last long without U.S. approval as Iran undergoes a leadership transition after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s assassination, with several candidates named and rising regional tension highlighted by Israeli strikes.

via Fox News|

#assembly-of-experts #iran #nuclear-weapons

world7 months ago•4 min saved

Israel warns against involvement in Iran’s leadership selection

Israel warned it would target anyone involved in selecting Iran’s next supreme leader after Ayatollah Khamenei’s death, as Iran’s Assembly of Experts reportedly reached a decision on a successor whose name has not yet been announced. The broader conflict with the U.S. and Israel persists with regional strikes and retaliation, while Tehran presses ahead with its leadership transition.

via politico.eu|

#assembly-of-experts #iran #israel

world7 months ago•4 min saved

Iran Assembly backs a new supreme leader candidate, name withheld

Iran’s Assembly of Experts says it has determined the most suitable candidate to replace Ali Khamenei as supreme leader, but the name was not announced; Mojtaba Khamenei has emerged as an early frontrunner. The move comes amid escalating US‑Israeli clashes and regional strikes, with Israel warning it would target any successor as Tehran’s rivals press their advantage.

via The Guardian|

#assembly-of-experts #iran #mojtaba-khamenei

world7 months ago•6 min saved

Mojtaba Khamenei Emerges as Front-Runner to Succeed Iran's Supreme Leader

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran’s late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has surfaced as the leading candidate to replace his father as Iran’s supreme leader, with the Assembly of Experts considering successors and regime loyalists promoting him online after clerical discussions; while some analysts see potential for reform, concerns about dynastic politics persist, and other contenders remain in the running amid a volatile regional conflict.

via Financial Times|

#assembly-of-experts #iran #islamic-revolutionary-guard-corps

world7 months ago•3 min saved

Iran's Next Leader? Mojtaba Khamenei Emerges as Possible Successor

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.

via The Guardian|

#assembly-of-experts #iran #irgc

world7 months ago•6 min saved

Iran’s Next Leader? Mojtaba Khamenei Emerges as Possible Heir Amid War

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.

via AP News|

#assembly-of-experts #iran #iran-politics

world7 months ago•34 min saved

Iran’s Succession Question: Mojtaba Khamenei Emerges as Heir to the Throne

Iran’s Assembly of Experts reportedly selected Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ali Khamenei, to become the next supreme leader, a move tied to pressure from the IRGC and drawing skepticism from observers about hereditary rule; as a developing story, reactions online run from cautious optimism to concern about continuity versus reform.

via Yahoo|

#ali-khamenei #assembly-of-experts #iran

world7 months ago•6 min saved

Mojtaba Khamenei Emerges as Front-Runner for Iran's Next Supreme Leader

Iran’s Assembly of Experts met to deliberate succession for the country’s supreme leader after the current leader’s death, with Mojtaba Khamenei emerging as the clear front‑runner backed by the Revolutionary Guards. Some clerics fear security risks and public backlash, while other finalists like Alireza Arafi and Seyed Hassan Khomeini are viewed as moderates. A decision could signal a shift toward hard‑line influence within the regime and would mark a rare, historic handover by the assembly in Iran’s 47‑year history.

via The New York Times|

#assembly-of-experts #iran #mojtaba-khamenei

world7 months ago•3 min saved

Iran’s Next Supreme Leader: The Assembly’s Delicate Pick

Under Iran’s constitution, the 88-member Assembly of Experts selects the next supreme leader, with potential candidates vetted by the Guardian Council; a provisional three-member leadership council is handling duties temporarily, while the Assembly decides. Leading contenders include Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei, Hassan Khomeini, and Alireza Arafi, but internal bargaining could yield surprises or a compromise candidate. The constitution requires the Assembly to act “in the shortest possible time,” though geopolitical pressure and elite negotiations are likely to shape the outcome, potentially preserving the Islamic Republic’s core framework or prompting gradual reforms depending on who rises to the post.

via CNBC|

#assembly-of-experts #guardian-council #iran

world7 months ago•6 min saved

Iran's Succession Scramble: Contenders Emerge After Khamenei's Death

After Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death in US-Israeli air strikes, Iran faces a leadership vacuum. The Assembly of Experts, vetted by the Guardian Council, will elect a new supreme leader, with a temporary council to run state duties in the interim. Potential successors highlighted include Mojtaba Khamenei, Alireza Arafi, Mohammad Mehdi Mirbagheri, Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei, and Hassan Khomeini, reflecting a mix of hardline and reformist-backed figures.

via Al Jazeera|

#assembly-of-experts #guardian-council #iran