04.03.2026 01:31
It has been claimed that the name of the successor to Iranian religious leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an attack by the US and Israel, has been determined. It is alleged that the Iranian Assembly of Experts has designated Khamenei's second son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as the new religious leader, but no official statement has been made regarding this claim.
After the death of Iran's religious leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the joint attack by the US and Israel, eyes turned to the new name that will take his place. While the announcement of the new name was expected a few days ago, a striking claim has emerged.
"MUJTAHID KHAMENEI NEW LEADER" CLAIM It has been claimed that the Assembly of Experts of Iran has chosen Khamenei's second son Mujtahid Khamenei as the new religious leader. No official statement has been made regarding the claim.
WHO IS MUJTAHID KHAMENEI? Among the candidates, the name of Khamenei's son Mujtahid Khamenei stands out. The 57-year-old Mujtahid Khamenei participated in the First Gulf War, which lasted from 1980 to 1988, and is known as a staunch supporter of his father's policies.
Ali Khamenei's son Mujtahid Khamenei The US Treasury Department had added Mujtahid Khamenei to the sanctions list in 2019, citing that he represents the Iranian government despite having no official position.
INTERIM COUNCIL IN OFFICE UNTIL NEW LEADER IS DETERMINED Until a new leader is determined, a three-member council has temporarily taken over this duty. The council includes President Masoud Pezeshkian, Head of the Judiciary Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei, and Guardian Council member Ali Reza Arafi.
NEW LEADER TO BE SELECTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF EXPERTS The new leader of Iran will be determined by the Assembly of Experts, which consists of clerics.
According to a report by the semi-official Fars News Agency, based on sources close to the matter, the Assembly of Experts is conducting its meetings anonymously and using a different voting method due to security concerns and to protect the safety of the representatives.
Ali Khamenei It was noted that discussions are being conducted rapidly and that some members reported that the future leader would be selected "very quickly." The report stated that the elections would be completed shortly, and the new leader would be announced.
ASSEMBLY OF EXPERTS According to the Constitution, the authority of the Assembly of Experts is to select, supervise, and, if necessary, dismiss the "Leader."
The Assembly of Experts consists of 88 clerics directly elected by the public every eight years.
Individuals wishing to participate in the Assembly of Experts elections are also subject to the approval of the Guardian Council.