Summary
Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is a possible candidate to become the next leader of Iran. He has not held any official government position but is influential and is seen as a potential successor after recent events increased his prominence.
Key Facts
- Mojtaba Khamenei is the son of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- He is considered a contender for the position of Iran's next supreme leader.
- Mojtaba has never been elected or appointed to a government role.
- An Israeli airstrike killed his father and wife recently.
- He is believed to be in hiding amid ongoing military strikes.
- His potential leadership is seen as being similar to Iran's earlier hereditary monarchy.
- The Assembly of Experts, an Iranian clerical body, will choose the next supreme leader.
- Mojtaba grew up during a period of dissent against the Shah of Iran.
