Mojtaba Khameneis Rise Sparks Intrigue and Power Struggles in Iran

US Intelligence Reveals Concerns Over Iran’s Succession Plan

According to sources, US intelligence has obtained information that suggests Iran’s late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had reservations about his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, taking over as the country’s leader.

The reports indicate that the late supreme leader was cautious about his son’s ability to lead the country and may have been concerned about potential power struggles within the government. These concerns were reportedly shared with US intelligence officials.

In a separate development, Axios has reported that Mojtaba Khamenei is believed to be “wounded and likely disfigured” after an assassination attempt in 2020. However, this information has not been confirmed by official sources.

Meanwhile, The Hill has reported that Iran’s supreme leader recently ordered his father’s appointees to remain in their posts, suggesting a desire to maintain stability within the government despite potential power struggles.

The Wall Street Journal has also reported on the succession plan, stating that Mojtaba Khamenei is expected to take over as the country’s leader after Ayatollah Khamenei’s death. However, this information has not been confirmed by official sources.

It is worth noting that these reports are based on US intelligence and have not been officially confirmed by Iranian authorities.

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