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‘Name of Khamenei will continue’: Iran hints Khamenei's son Mojtaba will be named supreme leader

TT Editor·Updated: 9 Mar 2026 12:31 am IST
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‘Name of Khamenei will continue’: Iran hints Khamenei's son Mojtaba will be named supreme leader

Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Iran appears to be positioning Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the current Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, as the likely successor. This development comes as U.S. and Israeli officials contemplate deploying special forces to Iran to secure the nation's uranium stockpiles. The potential succession of Mojtaba Khamenei raises questions about the future of Iran's leadership and its implications for regional stability. Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that the legitimacy of any new leader in Iran hinges on U.S. approval, indicating a complex geopolitical landscape ahead. As Iran navigates internal succession dynamics alongside external pressures, the global community watches closely, aware that changes in leadership could significantly impact Iran's foreign relations and nuclear ambitions.

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