As the war with Iran continues, Tehran’s Assembly of Experts — the powerful clerical body responsible for selecting Iran’s next supreme leader — has reportedly reached a majority consensus on a successor to the late Ali Khamenei.

Although the name hasn’t been officially announced, multiple sources say Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the slain leader, is being touted as the most likely candidate to assume the country’s highest political and religious authority.


Iran's Next Supreme Leader Decided: Khamenei's Son Mojtaba, Touted As Possible Successor

Amid this unrest, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered his first public address since the demonstrations began, calling for unity and denouncing foreign influence, while addressing the United States directly.

Iran 'rioters' want to please Trump; he should focus on US problems: 6 things Supreme Leader Khamenei said on protests

The IRGC include ground forces based across Iran’s 31 provinces, the Basij paramilitary force, naval force which is separate from the naval branch of Iran’s regular military, a separate air force and a cyber command.

Iran protest: Basij militia, the 'eyes and ears of the regime', faces attacks. All about its history, role and power

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