Mojtaba Khamenei Reportedly Chosen in Secret to Lead Iran

Background: The Khamenei Dynasty

The Islamic Republic of Iran has been ruled by the Khamenei family for decades. Ayatollah Ruhollah Khamenei, the current Supreme Leader, has held the position since 1989. His son, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been seen as a potential successor for years.

Mojtaba Khamenei is a powerful figure in the Iranian regime. He is a cleric and a member of the Assembly of Experts, the body that elects the Supreme Leader. He is also believed to be in charge of the regime's security forces.

The Secret Succession

According to a recent report by The New York Times, Mojtaba Khamenei has been secretly chosen to succeed his father as Supreme Leader. The report cites unnamed sources within the Iranian regime.

The report claims that the decision was made in a meeting of the Assembly of Experts in 2020. The meeting was held in secret, and the attendees were sworn to secrecy.

The Implications

If the report is true, it would have significant implications for Iran's future. Mojtaba Khamenei is a hardliner who is believed to be even more conservative than his father.

His succession could lead to a crackdown on dissent and a more aggressive foreign policy. It could also further isolate Iran from the international community.

The Challenges

However, there are also challenges to Mojtaba Khamenei's succession. He is not as popular as his father, and there are many within the Iranian regime who oppose his rise to power.

It is possible that he could face a challenge from within the regime, or even from the Iranian people themselves. Only time will tell whether Mojtaba Khamenei will succeed his father as Supreme Leader.