Who is Mojtaba Khamenei? Ayatollah’s son tipped to succeed Iran’s Supreme Leader
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes, triggering a leadership vacuum. The interim council comprising the president, the head of the judiciary and a jurist from the Guardian Council will assume responsibilities until a new Supreme Leader is selected. Mojtaba Khamenei, the second-eldest son of the late leader, has long been viewed as an influential but behind-the-scenes figure within Iran’s power structure. He is believed to have strong ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and could face significant hurdles in his potential succession due to constitutional requirements.
1 MAR 2026
— Times of India
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, was killed in a joint US-Israel airstrike, marking the end of his reign.
— The Guardian
Following the death of Ali Khamenei, Iranian communities in London and Manchester celebrated, while experts expressed both relief and concern about the potential for future instability.
2 MAR 2026
— Times of India
Iranian diaspora communities celebrated the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei with a YMCA-style dance and flag displays, reflecting their opposition to the Islamic Republic.
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