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Shadow Cleric Mojtaba Khamenei Poised to Lead Iran, Backed by IRGC

Ali Khamenei's (left) son Mojtaba Khamenei (right) may become Iran’s new Supreme Leader. (File image)

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News18•04-03-2026, 17:22

Shadow Cleric Mojtaba Khamenei Poised to Lead Iran, Backed by IRGC

•Mojtaba Khamenei, son of late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is likely chosen as Iran's next Supreme Leader after US-Israeli strikes.
•Despite lacking formal religious or military titles, his power stems from decades of shadow governance and deep ties with the IRGC.
•He forged strong bonds with future IRGC leaders in the Habib Battalion during the Iran-Iraq War, earning their trust as a "comrade-in-arms."
•As chief of staff for Bait-e-Rahbari, he controlled access to his father and acted as the primary channel for IRGC promotions and directives.
•The IRGC views him as the "wisest pick" for stability, offering direct continuity and a unique moral position as "vali-e dam" in a time of crisis.

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