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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's son emerges as leading choice to be his successor

Iran's Assembly of Experts met to select a new supreme leader, with Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the recently deceased leader, reportedly emerging as the front-runner. Officials expressed concerns about his potential vulnerability to U.S. and Israeli targeting. The Revolutionary Guard is said to be pushing for his appointment, citing his familiarity with security apparatuses.

4 Mar 2026 7:42 am