04.03.2026.
7:15
Who is Iran's new Supreme Leader: Son of the slain Khamenei takes the throne; Has access to Swiss bank account
Mojtaba Khamenei (56), the second-oldest son of the slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been chosen as the new Ayatollah and Supreme Leader of Iran.
The Associated Press (AP) noted that Mojtaba’s selection could prove problematic, as Iran has long criticized hereditary succession and presented itself as a more just alternative.
Sources cited by Time indicate that the late Ali Khamenei opposed his son’s candidacy to avoid accusations of introducing hereditary rule, which, according to many Iranians, would undermine the 1979 revolution that abolished the dynastic system.
The Washington-based Middle East Institute noted that even with the death of top leaders, regime change is not guaranteed. It stated that Ali Khamenei favored hardline figures to protect the direction of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Legal and religious obstacles in leadership transfer
Despite reports of his selection, analysts point to constitutional and religious challenges. The Middle East Institute explained that the constitution requires the Iran Leadership Council to appoint a leader with political experience. Mojtaba has never held a formal political position in the regime, which could weaken his legitimacy.
The Shiite Islamic tradition also discourages hereditary succession of the Supreme Leader. The role is not meant to be passed through a bloodline, except for the twelve divinely appointed Imams.
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