NYT: Khamenei's son has the lead in the battle for leadership of Iran

The son of the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, appears to be leading the race to succeed his father as the next head of the Islamic Republic, according to a report by the New York Times...

4 Mar, 00:15 — 4 Mar, 00:15

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Ayatollah’s son Mojtaba Khamenei emerges as front-runner to succeed slain Supreme Leader

Iran's Assembly of Experts is reportedly deliberating on Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the Supreme Leader, as his successor, with the IRGC pushing for his appointment. While Mojtaba is the front-runner, some clerics express reservations due to potential targeting by the US and Israel. The selection process is ongoing amid heightened tensions.

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First report: la-repubblica · 4 Mar, 00:00|Full coverage: 3 · 16m|Window: 16m

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Chi è Mojtaba Khamenei, l’erede prediletto dell’ayatollah sostenuto dall’ala dura dei pasdaran

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NYT: Ο γιος του Χαμενεΐ έχει το προβάδισμα στη μάχη για την ηγεσία του Ιράν

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NYT: Khamenei's son has the lead in the battle for leadership of Iran

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Ayatollah’s son Mojtaba Khamenei emerges as front-runner to succeed slain Supreme Leader

Coverage Timeline

Chi è Mojtaba Khamenei, l’erede prediletto dell’ayatollah sostenuto dall’ala dura dei pasdaran

NYT: Ο γιος του Χαμενεΐ έχει το προβάδισμα στη μάχη για την ηγεσία του Ιράν

Ayatollah’s son Mojtaba Khamenei emerges as front-runner to succeed slain Supreme Leader

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