US EditionReports say Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba to be named Iran’s new Supreme Leader
- Mojtaba Khamenei, 56-year-old son of slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, emerged as the leading candidate after the Assembly of Experts met on Tuesday, and IranIntl reported his election.
- The IRGC pressed for Mojtaba as a crisis-safe choice, and Iran's constitution requires the Assembly to elect a successor 'as soon as possible' after Khamenei was killed Saturday.
- Two other finalists, cleric Alireza Arafi and Seyed Hassan Khomeini, are seen as relative moderates while the Assembly of Experts held two virtual meetings and Israel struck a building in Qum.
- Analysts warn the choice would signal hard-line security dominance and likely provoke public backlash, and Israel Katz said the new leader would be `an unequivocal target for elimination`.
- This selection is only the second transfer in the Islamic Republic's 47-year history, reviving clerical establishment fears about a hereditary father-to-son handoff while controlling Iran's armed forces and highly enriched uranium stockpile.
232 Articles
232 Articles
Meet Mojtaba Khamenei, 'the power behind the robes' and presumptive favorite to assume power as Iran's Supreme Leader
Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has long been considered a contender to the post of the country’s next paramount ruler — even before an Israeli strike killed his father at the start of the war last week and despite the fact he’s has never been elected or appointed to a government position. A secretive figure within the Islamic Republic, Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen publicly since Saturday, when …
Will the Islamic Republic become a dynasty? Only days after Israel has killed Iran's Supreme Leader, should his son take the highest office. The election would be a battle announcement.
Modshtaba Khamenei becomes Iran's new spiritual leader. His election is a sign of where the regime is developing.
"Everything is speculation" over Khamenei succession but son set as favourite
Iran announced that a state funeral for supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was postponed after it was meant to be held on March 4th. This comes as the late supreme leader's successor is set to be appointed, with his son expected to take on the role. But "everything about this nomination is speculation", warns FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert.
Mojtaba Jameneí, 56, son of Iran's former supreme leader, stands out as the main choice to succeed the father. Little known publicly, although with enormous influence in power, his possible rise threatens to intensify internal and regional tensions.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
