Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran's New Supreme Leader? US-Israel Airstrike Aftermath

• Following the alleged US-Israel airstrike killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a temporary leadership council is in charge in Iran.
• Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Supreme Leader, is reportedly assigned responsibilities and is a top candidate for the new Supreme Leader.
• Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, is a hardliner with strong ties to IRGC and Basij militia, known for suppressing the Green Movement protests.
• He supports anti-American, anti-Israel policies and was sanctioned by the US in 2019 for human rights violations and supporting IRGC.
• Given his hardline stance, the US is unlikely to accept him, raising concerns about potential escalation and his safety if he assumes leadership.