iran supreme leader khamenei Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba set to take over as Iran's suprem ..

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                                   Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei (Left) and Mojtaba Khamen ..

Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of Iran'sSupreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has reportedlybeen chosen as his father's successor during asecretive meeting of the Assembly of Experts,according to Israeli media outlet Ynet News, whichcited a report by Iran International.The secret meeting, held on September 26, wasconvened at the request of the 85-year-old leader,who is reportedly battling health issues. The 60-member assembly allegedly faced significantpressure 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.While he has rarely appeared in public, he is recognized for his alleged role in suppressing the 2009post-election protests. In 2021, he was granted the title of ayatollah, fulfilling the constitutionalrequirements for the role of Supreme Leader.The Iran International report suggests the decision was kept secret to avoid public backlash. "Theassembly resolved to maintain maximum secrecy over the decision due to fears of widespread publicprotests," it stated, adding that members were warned of severe consequjences for any leaks.