Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the “Supreme Leader” security guard in Public

The Guardian argues that “The strength of Mojtaba’s personal following has not been demonstrated”, and while he wears clerical robes he “by no means has the theological status” to rise to Supreme Leader, although it notes that.[ According to the Los Angeles Times, Mojtaba’s religious and political stature may still not be enough for Ali Khamenei to one day just unveil his son as his successor. However, the Assembly of Experts is considered by many to be a ceremonial body without any real power.

September 28, 2021 | 4:34 pm