Sun Nov 17 12:54:04 UTC 2024: ## Khamenei Reportedly Names Son as Secret Successor Amid Health Concerns
**Tehran, Iran** – Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has reportedly chosen his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as his successor in a clandestine meeting, according to multiple reports. The 85-year-old Khamenei, who is said to be seriously ill, may abdicate in favor of his son, even before his death, to ensure a smooth transition of power.
Israeli news outlet *ynetnews*, citing the Persian-language outlet Iran International, reported that 60 members of Iran’s Assembly of Experts were summoned on September 26th and pressured into a unanimous vote for Mojtaba. The meeting, shrouded in secrecy due to fears of public protests, was allegedly characterized by threats and intimidation to ensure compliance. Details were reportedly kept under wraps for five weeks.
Despite lacking formal governmental experience, Mojtaba Khamenei has increasingly taken on influential roles within the Iranian regime over the past two years, paving the way for his ascension. Sources cited in the reports suggest that the secretive appointment aims to preempt widespread public dissent that might erupt following Khamenei’s death. The undemocratic nature of the succession process and the selection of a relatively unknown figure with no demonstrable qualifications are fueling concerns. The reports emphasize the potential for significant unrest should this succession plan become public knowledge.
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