Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, frontrunner to be Iran's supreme leader?

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's son Mojtaba has emerged as frontrunner to succeed his late father as Iran's supreme leader after years spent forging close ties with the elite Revolutionary ‌Guards and building influence in the clerical establishment. Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, has survived the US-Israeli air war on Iran and is seen by Iran's establishment as a potential successor to his father, who was killed in an airstrike on Saturday, two Iranian sources said on Wednesday. A powerful mid-ranking cleric,

5 Mar, 02:36 — 5 Mar, 05:15

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Why this matters

The supreme leader holds ultimate political and religious authority in Iran, making the succession a critical event for the country's future direction. Mojtaba Khamenei's potential ascension could signify a continuation of current policies or a shift in the balance of power within the Iranian establishment.

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Coverage focuses on Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the leading candidate to become Iran's next supreme leader. Both outlets highlight his close ties with the Revolutionary Guards and his accumulation of power within the security forces.

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What sources agree on

Mojtaba Khamenei is the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Mojtaba Khamenei is considered the frontrunner to succeed his father as Iran's supreme leader.
He has built strong relationships with the Revolutionary Guards.
He has accumulated power within Iran's security forces.

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Mojtaba Khamenei is the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Mojtaba Khamenei is the frontrunner to be Iran's next supreme leader.

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Mojtaba Khamenei has forged close ties with the elite Revolutionary Guards.

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Mojtaba Khamenei has accumulated power as a senior figure in the security forces.

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Reference to The Guardian as a source for the information

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Синът на Али Хаменей е фаворит за управлението в Иран

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