The son of the deceased Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has emerged as the frontrunner to succeed his father, according to reports from Iran's Assembly of Experts and the New York Times.
On Tuesday, Iran's Assembly of Experts convened to discuss the election of the next Supreme Leader of Iran, where the son of the deceased Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been named the clear favorite for the position. The New York Times reported this development, citing three Iranian officials familiar with the ongoing discussions. While Mojtaba was expected to be officially announced as his father's successor as early as Wednesday morning, concerns arose that such a swift transition could make him a target for the United States and Israel due to his familial ties and the implications it could have for regional stability.
