Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was named Iran’s next supreme leader on Sunday. The nomination is based on a unanimous work of the assembly of experts on leadership. News according to an announcement made on Khamenei’s official social media account on X (previously Twitter).
The late Ayatollah’s 56-year-old second son has spent decades gaining influence in Iran, even though he has never given a Friday sermon, run for office, or addressed a public assembly. He has established himself as the undeniable successor to his father’s ultimate power and forced relationships with Iran’s most dreaded security organisation.
IRGC connection and Mojtaba Khamenei’s ascent to power
More than a week after his father was assassinated, Mojtaba, 56, was named Iran’s supreme Leader on March 8. His father governed Iran with an iron grip for nearly 37 years. The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), one of Iran’s most potent military and economic organisations, is allegedly closely associated with the country’s new supreme leader. Although the new leader has not yet made a public statement since being chosen, the IRGC has promised complete submission to him. Despite being an important member of the supreme leader’s inner circle, he has never dude for office or been put to the test.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Will rejected Mojtaba as the Supreme Leader
The late Iranian Supreme Leader had objected to his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, taking over. But in the end, the younger Khamenei’s name was promoted for the post by the nation’s formidable IRGC. According to a New York Post article, it happened shortly after his father was killed in US-Israeli bombings. A bombing on February 28.
According to the source, Khamene had expressed his disagreement in his will. “He specifically requested that Mojtaba not be named as his successor in his will.” Khosro Isfahani said. He is a Journalist and National Union for Democracy in Iran (NUFDI) Research Director.
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