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Khamenei's son vows revenge for father's assassination as Trump threats emerge

Mojtaba Khamenei pledged on Telegram to avenge his father Ali Khamenei's assassination, saying the killers will be brought to justice and that the revenge will be carried out whether or not he remains in public life; the vow followed his father's funeral in Karbala amid calls to target Trump, and comes as U.S. and Israeli officials say Iranian circles discussed assassinating Trump, a threat Trump answered with warnings on Truth Social.

via Axios|

#assassination #iran #khamenei

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Mojtaba Khamenei Skips Father's Funeral as Iran's Elite Gather

Mojtaba Khamenei did not attend his father Ali Khamenei's funeral as senior regime figures, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, joined thousands in Tehran. The absence has fueled speculation about Mojtaba's health since his March appointment, while funeral ceremonies unfold across Tehran, Qom and Iraq with millions expected to participate.

via BBC|

#ayatollah-khamenei #funeral #iran

world7 days ago•5 min saved

Injured heir Mojtaba Khamenei unlikely to attend father's funeral as Iran war persists

Iran’s 56-year-old Mojtaba Khamenei, named successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has not appeared publicly since the war began and is not expected to attend his father’s funeral after sustaining severe injuries from the strike that killed him; the full extent of his injuries remains unclear. The elder Khamenei’s funeral began with a viewing by top officials and is expected to draw millions, as Iran warns the US and Israel against attacks.

via NBC News|

#funeral #iran #mojtaba-khamenei

world8 days ago•192 min saved

Iran mobilizes colossal funeral to project resilience after Khamenei's death

Iran is staging a weeklong, large-scale funeral across five cities in Iran and Iraq for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with massive government mobilization and security to project the regime's power and resilience, while weighing Mojtaba Khamenei's potential public debut amid questions about attendance by foreign leaders.

via CNN|

#ali-khamenei #funeral #geopolitics

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Trump eyes possible meeting with Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei amid stalled talks

Trump said in a Pod Force One interview that he expects to meet Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and that the two sides are “getting along quite well” despite stalled peace talks; Mojtaba has not appeared publicly since February airstrikes, and the article notes past diplomacy with adversaries and references unverified claims about Mojtaba’s sexuality cited by Trump and intelligence sources.

via New York Post|

#diplomacy #iran #mojtaba-khamenei

iran-news1 month ago•6 min saved

Iran's President Pezeshkian reportedly resigns, citing IRGC power grab

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly submitted his resignation to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, arguing that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has effectively taken over large parts of the government and sidelined the president and other officials; the decision, tied to disagreements over war management and the economy, was relayed by Iran International, with U.S. sources noting Khamenei’s hidden location.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#iran #iran-news #irgc

domestic-politics1 month ago•23 min saved

Backlash over hardline MP's post seen as jab at Mojtaba Khamenei

Hardline MP Hamid Rasaei drew sharp backlash after posting a Telegram note many took as an indirect jab at Mojtaba Khamenei, triggering accusations of disrespect toward Iran's Leader; Rasaei says he simply reshared an older piece and has supported Mojtaba's leadership, highlighting ongoing factional tensions over leadership succession and the role of Parliament in Iran.

via ایران اینترنشنال|

#domestic-politics #hamid-rasaei #iran-parliament

world2 months ago•7 min saved

US intel: Iran’s unseen supreme leader helps steer war strategy

U.S. intelligence assesses that Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is playing a key, though largely unseen, role in shaping war strategy and the negotiating approach with the United States, while day-to-day decisions are led by IRGC officials and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf amid a fractured regime. Iran has withstood most U.S. strikes and a ceasefire gives it time to regroup, but Washington remains focused on a negotiated end, even as it remains unclear who actually has the authority to finalize one.

via CNN|

#ceasefire #iran #iran-us-negotiations

domestic-politics2 months ago•25 min saved

Secret Letter Exposes Rift Behind Tehran’s Unity Push

A leaked confidential letter to Mojtaba Khamenei reveals a split within Iran’s leadership over whether to negotiate with the United States on the nuclear file; some senior figures urged talks due to a worsening economy, while others refused to sign. The leak prompted synchronized official posts of unity to quell the rift, underscoring a power struggle between hardliners and moderates.

via ایران اینترنشنال|

#domestic-politics #hardliners #iran

world2 months ago•12 min saved

Iran’s Generals Take the Wheel: A New Power Structure Emerges

Iran’s power structure has shifted from a single supreme leader to a guard-led corps, with Mojtaba Khamenei largely deferring to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps’ generals who decide security, war and diplomacy; the president and foreign minister are sidelined, a 'triangle of power' with Ghalibaf and Taeb binds policy, and the Guards drive negotiations with the United States, including strategic moves like closing the Strait of Hormuz, while hard-liners push back against concessions.

via The New York Times|

#iran #mojtaba-khamenei #power-shift

$Trump cites fractured Iran leadership as ceasefire extends; power centers mapped$

world2 months ago•7 min saved

Trump cites fractured Iran leadership as ceasefire extends; power centers mapped

President Trump described Iran’s leadership as fractured and extended the ceasefire to pursue a unified proposal, while the US naval blockade remains in place. The article maps Iran’s key power centers—the newly named Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and the IRGC—and notes hardline factions like the Paydari Front could influence negotiations, potentially shaping diplomacy even as talks continue in Pakistan.

via Al Jazeera|

#ghalibaf #iran #irgc

world3 months ago•14 min saved

Wounded New Iranian Leader Faces Unclear Grip on Power

Reuters, citing three insiders close to Iran’s inner circle, reports that Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s newly named supreme leader, suffered severe facial and leg injuries in the February airstrike that killed his father. Although disfigured, he is said to be directing major decisions via audio meetings, but public appearance and his overall grip on power remain uncertain amid high-stakes Iran-US talks; no official confirmation has been issued.

via HuffPost|

#injuries #iran #iran-us-relations

world3 months ago•39 min saved

Iran’s Next Move: Could a Nuclear Reversal Be on the Table?

Analysts say Iran’s long-standing nuclear restraint—anchored by a fatwa and strategic patience—could be changing as hardline factions and the IRGC gain influence after the late Supreme Leader’s death, with Mojtaba Khamenei’s leadership uncertain. Tehran already has over 400 kilograms of highly enriched uranium, and if policy shifts, Iran could pursue a crude or more capable device. A reversal risks a regional arms race, potentially drawing Saudi Arabia into nuclear ambitions, though deterrence remains uncertain since Iranian missiles cannot reach the US. The outcome hinges on leadership decisions, fatwas, and domestic-military dynamics amid ongoing conflict and external pressure.

via Yahoo News UK|

#iran #irgc #mojtaba-khamenei

world3 months ago•177 min saved

Iran’s post-fatwa gamble: will Tehran rush to a nuclear weapon?

Iran’s leadership shift amid war pressure and hardline gains has reignited talk of reversing the long-standing nuclear doctrine. With the new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei at the helm and the IRGC tightening its grip, experts say the regime could abandon the nuclear fatwa and pursue a weapon, leveraging Iran’s stockpile of more than 400 kilograms of enriched uranium. A crude device could be possible and would serve as a deterrent, but it might spark a regional arms race—most notably with Saudi Arabia—while deterrence remains far from guaranteed and many details about Iran’s intentions remain uncertain.

via CNN|

#fatwa #iran #irgc

world3 months ago•7 min saved

IRGC Tightens Grip as Iran's Leadership Fades

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has surged to effectively control Iran’s state and its war effort as the Supreme Leader remains unseen and key advisers are dead or replaced. A decentralized network of institutions now shields the regime from decapitation, signaling a shift where the IRGC has moved from military force to governing power in a conflict-ridden Iran.

via The Economist|

#iran #iranian-regime #irgc