Iran's Supreme Leader: Khamenei's Son Could Become Iran's Supreme Leader: He has been training to take power for 2 years; The final decision will be taken by 88 clerics.

After the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israeli attack, the biggest question is who will replace him. This question is also because Iran's supreme leader is more powerful than the president. Iran has not yet said anything about the new supreme leader, but according to several media reports, including state media 'Fars', his son Mujtaba Khamenei is likely to be elected to the post. Preparations were underway to make him the Supreme Leader for the last 2 years. In Iran, the Supreme Leader is called 'Rahbar'. 'Rahbar' means one who guides or shows the way. The assembly of 88 clerics elects the supreme leader. Iran and Vatican City are the only countries in the world where religious leaders are the most powerful. The status of Supreme Leader in Iran is exactly the same as that of the Pope in the Vatican. Photos of Saturday's attack, in which Khamenei's life was killed, before learning about Iran's potential new Supreme Leader... Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has appointed his second son, Mujtaba Khamenei, as his successor in 2024. Khamenei made the decision because of his illness. However, it was not officially confirmed. According to reports, Iran's Expert Assembly elected a new Supreme Leader on September 26, 2024. Khamenei summoned 60 members of the assembly and asked them to secretly decide on the successor. After Khamenei's death, Mujtaba can now emerge publicly as a contender for Supreme Leader. Mujtaba Khamenei is knowledgeable about Islamic affairs Mujtaba is knowledgeable about Islamic affairs just like his father. He first came to the attention of the world in 2009. He severely crushed the ongoing protests in Iran, in which many people were killed. In the presidential election, hardline leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad won over reformist leader Mir Hossein Mousavi. Reformist leaders claimed that the election was rigged on a large scale. After this, lakhs of people took to the streets. It was called the 'Iranian Green Movement'. This lasted for two years, but the Iranian government suppressed it by force. It was said that Mujtaba Khamenei was behind this. Mujtaba did not hold any office, nor did he give speeches. Despite not holding any position in the government, his participation in important decisions was seen to be continuously increasing. According to the report, Mujtaba is a mysterious person. They are rarely seen. He doesn't give public speeches like his father. It is said that the Mujtaba people are sitting in Iranian intelligence and other government agencies. Mujtaba grew in stature after Ebrahim Raisi became president in Iran. Mujtaba was being groomed for Raisi's successor, the presidency of Iran, but that changed after Raisi's death. The 5 Most Powerful People and Organizations in Iran I. Rahbar: In Iran, Rahbar makes decisions on the country's government, military, society, and foreign policy. He is also the Commander-in-Chief of all the forces. So far, only two people have been appointed to the post. Khamenei has been in power for 37 years. In Iran, the country is run by the Rahbar, the Assembly, the Guardian Council, the President and the Parliament. But the real power is always with Rahbar. - Assembly of Experts: It consists of 88 clergy. The people elect their members every 8 years. This assembly elects Rahbar and monitors his work. If the Rahbar does not work properly, he can be removed. - President: The President is the second most powerful leader of the country. They run the government and help with foreign policy, but the final decision is always with Rahbar. To become president, the approval of the Guardian Council is required. - Guardian Council: It consists of 6 Clergy and 6 Judges. Every 6 years, Rahbar elects them. The council can also block laws made by Parliament. v. Parliament: consists of 290 members who are elected by the people every four years. Parliament makes laws, passes budgets and can take action against the President or ministers if necessary. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was born on April 19, 1939, in the Iranian religious city of Mashhad. He was against the policies of Khomeini Shah and advocated Islamic rule. He was also arrested in 1963 for making speeches against Shah. Gradually, he became a major face of the anti-government movement and became a trusted ally of Khomeini. In 1979, there was an Islamic Revolution in Iran and the Shah's government fell. Khomeini returned to the country and formed a new Islamic government. Khamenei found a place in the Revolutionary Council and was later appointed deputy defense minister. In 1981, Khamenei was bombed during a speech at a mosque in Tehran. In the same year, another bomb blast killed the then president. Khamenei won a landslide victory in the next election to become Iran's third president. After Khomeini's death in 1989, Khamenei was made the country's supreme leader. The constitution was also amended for this. Supporters see him as a strong defender of the Islamic system, while critics accuse him of running a harsh and orthodox regime. 3 Pictures of Khamenei Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been Iran's supreme leader since the death of Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989. Khomeini played a major role in the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran, when Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was overthrown. Khamenei was elected president in 1981 after the Islamic Revolution. He held this post for 8 years. He was succeeded by Iran's Supreme Leader Khomeini in 1989. Now information on the issues that led to the war between Iran and Israel Nuclear Program: The United States suspects that Iran may be trying to develop nuclear weapons. It is for this reason that he has imposed restrictions on it many times. Iran says its nuclear program is only for power generation and scientific research, not weapons. Ballistic missile issue: Iran's missile program has become the biggest obstacle in the nuclear deal negotiations. Iran has clearly said that its ballistic missiles are necessary for its security and there will be no compromise on this issue. He considers it his "red line". The United States is Israel's biggest supporter. Iran openly opposes Israel and accuses it of spreading instability in the region. This is the reason why tensions between the two countries increase further. The United States accuses Iran of increasing its influence by helping its support groups in countries such as Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Yemen. Iran says it is protecting its interests and allies. Economic sanctions: The United States has imposed tough economic sanctions on Iran, which has affected its economy. In response, Iran has also sometimes taken steps to intensify its nuclear program or make tough statements. Here's what Trump has said about Iran so far--------------------------- Read more news related to the Iran-Israel war. Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei Killed in US-Israel Strike Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in a US-Israeli airstrike. Iranian media Tasnim and Fars news agencies confirmed the news. Khamenei's daughter, son-in-law, granddaughter and daughter-in-law were also killed in the attack. Iran has declared 40 days of political mourning and seven days of public holidays. Read the full story...