Politics

Khamenei’s son Mojtaba said to emerge as leading candidate for new supreme leader

March 4, 2026

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has reportedly been appointed as Iran's next Supreme Leader by the Assembly of Experts, under pressure from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. His ascent comes amid rising tensions and the threat of a civil war fueled by a potential US-backed uprising in Iran.

Khamenei’s son Mojtaba said to emerge as leading candidate for new supreme leader

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Mojtaba Khamenei appointed as the next Supreme Leader of Iran.
His appointment was influenced by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
He is seen as having significant influence despite lacking formal political roles.
Reports indicate a potential CIA-backed civil war may erupt in Iran.
Weapons have allegedly been smuggled into Iran in preparation for conflict.

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Khamenei’s son Mojtaba said to emerge as leading candidate for new supreme leader

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