Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, 85, is reportedly facing a serious health crisis, with rumors suggesting he is in a coma, fueling speculation about his successor. Reports suggest that Khamenei secretly named his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as his successor, despite opposition from members of the Assembly of Experts.

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, 85, is reportedly facing a serious health crisis. This has led to speculation about the future of Iran’s leadership.

Ayatollah Khamenei in a coma?

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s health has been a matter of concern for some time. Reports suggest he has been seriously ill, and some sources claim he is in a coma. This situation has intensified discussions about his legacy. According to Iranian media outlet Iran International, Khamenei convened a meeting of 60 members of the Assembly of Experts on September 26, where he instructed them to make an immediate and confidential decision regarding his successor.

Recent reports from Iran and around the world have suggested that before Khamenei went into a coma, he had named his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as his successor. This is reported to have happened during a confidential meeting of the Assembly of Experts. The news has raised significant questions about the political situation in Iran and the implications of a dynastic succession.

Mojtaba Khamenei selected as next supreme leader?

During this meeting, Mojtaba Khamenei was reportedly chosen as the next Supreme Leader. However, sources indicate that there was significant resistance among parishioners regarding both the decision and the process. Many members felt pressured to agree to Mojtaba’s election, with allegations that intimidation was used to ensure unanimity.

The Assembly of Experts, tasked with overseeing the role of the Supreme Leader, faced an unusual situation during this meeting.

It is reported that despite initial opposition to Mojtaba’s candidacy, the assembly members eventually reached a unanimous decision.

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei?

Mojtaba Khamenei was born in 1969 in Mashhad, is the second son of Ali Khamenei. He studied theology under his father and became a priest himself, teaching at the Qom seminary. He is married to Zahra Haddad-Adel and has three children.

Mojtaba’s political career began in earnest during the controversial 2005 and 2009 elections, where he was a strong supporter of then-President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Allegations suggest he played a significant role in Ahmadinejad’s 2009 victory amid widespread protests known as the Green Movement. During these protests, Mojtaba was reportedly involved in suppressing dissent.

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