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Trump told Axios he should be involved in selecting Iran's next supreme leader and said Mojtaba Khamenei is unacceptable, a stance issued as the US-Israel-led war with Iran intensifies across the region with cross-border strikes, casualties, and disruptions to shipping and oil markets.
WikiLeaks cables allege Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s potential successor, was treated in London for severe impotence, with multiple hospital visits and a two‑month stay before his wife conceived; the report notes his ascent is being pushed by regime loyalists amid Iran’s tense standoff with the U.S. and Israel.
Mojtaba Khamenei, the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s son, has long been seen as a potential successor; after his father’s death in an Israeli strike, his stock has risen amid Iran’s succession dynamics, despite having no official government post. He’s tied to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard networks and the regime’s wealth foundations, and could be a preferred candidate for shared leadership among hard-liners as the Assembly of Experts chooses the next supreme leader amid ongoing war and nuclear tensions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
President Trump defended the administration’s Iran war stance amid questions about Iran’s next leader after the supreme leader’s death, with reports that Mojtaba Khamenei could be chosen; Israel reportedly struck the assembly selecting a new leader, Rubio explained the U.S. decision wasn’t driven by Israel, and Trump pushed back at MAGA critics like Megyn Kelly and Tucker Carlson as aides describe the messaging as media testing.
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.
AP outlines potential successors to Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, naming Mojtaba Khamenei, Ayatollah Ali Reza Arafi, Hassan Rouhani, Hassan Khomeini and Mohammad Mehdi Mirbagheri as top contenders and noting debates over hereditary leadership while detailing each figure’s background and influence.
Iran's Assembly of Experts has confidentially selected three potential successors to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei amid fears of his assassination by Israel. Mojtaba Khamenei, Khamenei's son, is considered the leading candidate, with Alireza Arafi and Hashem Hosseini Bushehri also in contention. The announcement comes as tensions with Israel rise and internal challenges threaten the regime's stability.