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