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Tehran \u2013 Iran’s clerical group chooses Mojtaba Khamenei<\/span><\/span> He will become Iran’s next supreme leader, following in his father’s footsteps after the death of the longtime leader. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

These dramatic reports remain unconfirmed by state media, leaving the political environment on edge. This decision will signify a groundbreaking change in the power structure. Iran<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Instead of traditional clerical succession, the new succession is subject to the following pressures: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, <\/span><\/span>This could mean deeper entanglements between Iran’s security services and its political leadership.<\/p>\n

Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, has long been considered a potential candidate for the top job. A mid-level cleric with enormous influence behind the scenes, he previously managed operations within the Supreme Leader’s Office and served in the Iranian military during the Iran-Iraq War.<\/p>\n

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His ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have fueled speculation that powerful forces within the security establishment are supporting his rise.<\/p>\n

The position of Supreme Leader wields unparalleled authority in Iran, including commanding the military and determining the country’s political and ideological direction. If the reports are proven true, the transition could spark fierce debate inside and outside Iran over the future of the theocratic system and the growing role of the military elite in governance.<\/p>\n

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Hacked cameras in Tehran helped Israeli forces target Ayatollah Khamenei.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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