Iran's Leadership Transition: Khamenei's Son Emerges as Leading Candidate

According to Jin10, the New York Times reports that Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has emerged as the leading candidate to succeed his father. Three Iranian officials familiar with the discussions have revealed that the Assembly of Experts is considering announcing Mojtaba as the successor on Wednesday morning. However, some members have expressed reservations, fearing that this decision could make him a target for the United States and Israel.