Late on March 3, London-based opposition news outlet Iran International reported that Iran’s powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) had pressured the Assembly of Experts to select Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s next Supreme Leader.
According to the report, Mojtaba — the son of current Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei — was chosen behind closed doors amid escalating political and security tensions. The claim suggests an accelerated succession process influenced heavily by senior IRGC figures, though no official documentation or public confirmation has been released.
The story has since been widely circulated across Israeli media platforms, fueling intense regional speculation about potential shifts in Iran’s power structure. However, Iranian state media outlets have not confirmed the report, and there has been no formal announcement from Tehran indicating any change in leadership.
Iran’s Supreme Leader holds ultimate authority over the country’s military, judiciary, media, and key state institutions. Any confirmed succession would represent one of the most significant political developments in the Islamic Republic in decades. Historically, the Assembly of Experts is constitutionally responsible for appointing and overseeing the Supreme Leader, but its deliberations are typically conducted in secrecy.
As of now, the claims remain unverified. Analysts caution that in moments of heightened geopolitical tension, opposition and foreign media reports can spread rapidly without independent confirmation. Until official statements are issued by Iranian authorities, the reported leadership decision remains speculative.
The situation continues to develop.