Published: Mar 05, 2026, 03:00 IST | Updated: Mar 05, 2026, 03:00 IST
Mixed reports have emerged over who could become Iran’s next Supreme Leader following the death of Ali Khamenei.
Several reports suggest that his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, is among the leading contenders to succeed him. Mojtaba, a cleric with close ties to Iran’s security establishment, has long been seen as an influential figure behind the scenes in Tehran.