Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei chooses his son as a successor

Ran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (right) and his successor, his son Moztaba Khamenei (left)

Tehran (Iran) – Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei chose his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, may be the next in line, following a secretive decision by the Assembly of Experts. The meeting took place on 26^thSeptember, was convened at the request of the 85-year-old Supreme Leader.

Mojtaba Khamenei, son of current Supreme Leader of Iran Ali Khamenei, has been selected by the Assembly of Experts to succeed his father

Reports indicate that Ali Khamenei is in poor health and
plans to transfer power to his son while alive and avoid opposition. pic.twitter.com/xFlvqfFW2V

— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) November 17, 2024

Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, is reportedly set to succeed his father Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei following a secret meeting of the Assembly of Experts. This was disclosed by Israeli media outlet Ynet News, citing a report from Iran International.

The 60-member assembly was under significant pressure to reach a unanimous decision, with sources indicating that Khamenei and his representatives exerted influence, including issuing threats.

Mojtaba Khamenei’s influence has grown noticeably in recent years, despite his limited public appearances. He is believed to have played a role in suppressing the 2009 post- election protests and was granted the title of ayatollah in 2021, fulfilling the constitutional requirements to potentially succeed as Supreme Leader.