Khamenei's Son "Photographed" as Iran's New Leader by Electoral Council Member

A statement by a member of the Assembly of Experts appears to create new data in the discussion about succession in the leadership of Iran, according to which the name Khamenei "will continue" at the top of the country.

Skynews broadcast the specific reference, with many linking it to the possibility of selecting Ali Khamenei's son, 56-year-old Mojtaba, for the position of Supreme Religious Leader of Iran.

Mojtaba Khamenei, who is also a cleric but has not held any public office to date, has emerged in recent days as the person most likely to succeed his father.

Earlier today, the Assembly of Experts, the body of 88 Islamic scholars responsible for electing the country's supreme leader, convened.

According to Mohsen Heidari, the selection of the next supreme leader has already been made.

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