International media outlets, including Iran International, have reported that Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Ali Khamenei, is being discussed as a potential successor to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran. According to these reports, his possible selection has been carried out under the influence and pressure of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). However, no official confirmation has been issued by the Iranian government or state-affiliated media. Background and Profile Born in 1969 in Mashhad, Mojtaba Khamenei is the second son of Ali Khamenei and has an older brother, Mostafa Khamenei. He pursued religious studies at the seminary in Qom. He is married to Zahra Haddad Adel, daughter of Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel, and they have three children. Media reports indicate that he has maintained a presence behind the scenes in Iranian politics for years and is believed to wield considerable influence. Reports further suggest that the Assembly of Experts, the 88-member body constitutionally tasked with selecting the Supreme Leader, has discussed Mojtaba Khamenei as a leading candidate to succeed his father during its internal meetings. According to media sources, this consideration has reportedly been backed by support and pressure from Iran’s security and military institutions. Despite these reports, no official document or formal announcement has been released by Iranian authorities regarding his appointment as successor, and the matter remains confined to international media coverage and political analysis.
