After the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, his son Mojtaba Khamenei has been elected the new Supreme Leader of the country. Iran’s powerful body Assembly of Experts has approved Mojtaba’s name. This information has been given by Iran International quoting sources.
According to the report, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) had a major influence in the selection of Mojtaba Khamenei. It is being said that the Assembly of Experts took this decision under pressure from IRGC. Mojtaba’s father and former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died when America and Israel launched a joint attack on Tehran. This attack took place on Saturday and the news of Khamenei’s death came out on the same day.
Mojtaba Khamenei’s statement
Mojtaba Khamenei has given a statement after being elected Supreme Leader. In the name of Allah, salute to the brave people of Iran, who are strong even in difficult times. We will follow the path of our martyrs and honor them. Furthermore we promise to work for freedom and dignity. This is the second time after Iran’s Islamic Revolution that the Assembly of Experts has elected a new Supreme Leader. Earlier in 1989, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was made the Supreme Leader. That means, after about 47 years, a situation has arisen in which a new Supreme Leader will be elected in Iran.
When was Mojtaba Khamenei born?
Mojtaba Khamenei was born in 1969 in Iran. He is the second son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. His family has long been influential in Iran’s religious and political system. His father has been the Supreme Leader of Iran since 1989, which is considered the most powerful post in the country. For this reason, the name of Mojtaba Khamenei has often come up in connection with Iran’s power and politics.
Religious education and background
Mojtaba Khamenei also received religious education like his father. He has studied Islamic studies in Qom city of Iran, which is considered to be the main center of studies of Shia religion. Due to religious education, he has also been associated with many prominent religious scholars and institutions.
