Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has revealed the names of three clerics as potential successors. However, their identities remain undisclosed, and notably, Khamenei's son is absent from this race.
The conflict between Iran and Israel continues. During this period, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have been targeting key military figures from the IRGC. Amidst this, reports have surfaced indicating that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is seriously deliberating over who will succeed him.
Who Will Lead After Khamenei?
According to a report by the Jerusalem Post, The New York Times has claimed that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has proposed three senior clerics as potential successors. If an assassination occurs amidst ongoing hostilities with Israel, one of them is set to assume leadership.
Khamenei Suggests Three Names to the Assembly of Experts
Reports suggest that Khamenei has instructed the Assembly of Experts responsible for selecting Iran's Supreme Leader to consider the three names he has put forward. This move underlines the 86-year-old leader's awareness of the potential threats facing his regime.
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Khamenei in a Secure Location
Currently, Khamenei operates from a secure underground location, communicating through a trusted affiliate. Besides naming his potential successors, he has also announced contingency plans for key military positions in case senior commanders are eliminated.
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Khamenei's Son Not Among the Three Clerics
The reports further state that Ayatollah Khamenei's son Mojtaba, also a cleric and close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, is not named as a successor. Although rumors suggested he was a frontrunner, none of the three clerics' identities have been revealed. However, this initiative is perceived as an effort by the Assembly of Experts to ensure a swift and orderly succession.
