Ayatollah’s son Mojtaba Khamenei emerges as front-runner to succeed slain Supreme Leader

2026-03-04 - 00:33

Iran's Assembly of Experts is reportedly deliberating on Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the Supreme Leader, as his successor, with the IRGC pushing for his appointment. While Mojtaba is the front-runner, some clerics express reservations due to potential targeting by the US and Israel. The selection process is ongoing amid heightened tensions.