Iran’s Supreme Leader: Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba to take over as Iran’s Supreme Leader: Report

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei (left) and Mojtaba Khamenei (right)

Mojtaba Khameneithe second son of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khameneihas reportedly been chosen as his father’s successor during a secret meeting in Assembly of expertsaccording to the Israeli media outlet Ynet News, which cited a report by Iran International.
The secret meeting, held on September 26, was called at the request of the 85-year-old leader, who is reportedly battling health problems. The 60-member assembly reportedly faced considerable pressure to reach a unanimous decision, including threats from Khamenei and his representatives.
Mojtaba Khamenei’s growing influence within the regime has been evident over the past two years. Although he has rarely appeared in public, he is recognized for his alleged role in suppressing the post-election protests of 2009. In 2021, he was awarded the title of ayatollah, fulfilling the constitutional requirements for the role of supreme leader.
The Iran International report suggests the decision was kept secret to avoid a public backlash. “The assembly decided to maintain maximum secrecy on the decision due to fear of widespread public protests,” it said, adding that members were warned of serious consequences for any leaks.
The reported decision highlights the regime’s attempt to strengthen its control as it faces increasing internal and external pressure. The Iranian government has yet to respond to these allegations.
Sources cited in the report claim that Khamenei plans to transfer power to his son while he is still alive to ensure a smooth transition and avoid opposition.
Several social media posts circulated on Saturday claiming that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has fallen into a coma. These claims gained traction shortly after a report by The New York Times in October stated that Khamenei is “gravely ill.” However, there has been no official confirmation or statement from the Iranian authorities regarding a further decline in his health.