Mujtaba Khamenei: A More Radical Successor to Iran’s Supreme Leadership?
Iran is making significant efforts to counter the wave of rumors suggesting that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is in critical medical condition and that the regime’s “Council of Experts” has already selected his son, Mujtaba Khamenei, as his successor. Mujtaba Khamenei is known for his vehement hostility toward the United States and Israel. He is closely aligned with the Revolutionary Guards and is a staunch supporter of a multi-front confrontation strategy against Israel. Additionally, he advocates for the production of nuclear weapons as a means to strengthen Iran’s regional power.