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    Regime on edge: If Khamenei is slain, who will rule Iran? Behind the scenes of Supreme Leader succession battle

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    Regime on edge: If Khamenei is slain, who will rule Iran? Behind the scenes of Supreme Leader succession battle
    Mojtaba Khamenei, Ali Asghar Hejazi, and Mohammad Golpayegani are from left to right.

    Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86, is more isolated than ever as Israeli weapons strike Tehran and major Iranian leaders are killed. In light of this, more people are enquiring about who might take his place in his will. In current Israeli airstrikes, Khamenei lost some of his closest army and intelligence consultants. Hossein Salami, the leader of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the country’s leader in terms of ballistic missiles, and Mohammad Kazemi, the detective chief, are among the deceased. These guys were important members of Khamenei’s expert group as well as senior officials. The absence of major leaders has skewed Iran’s leadership and what might transpire future. Khamenei continues to rule for the time being. He has the final say in all important Iranian decisions, from the battle to the meetings to the judicial system. According to those who are aware of his leadership, he is described as “extremely resolute but also incredibly mindful,” which is what has helped him stay in the top since 1989. As US President Donald Trump warned that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country’s Supreme Leader, is” an effortless target” and acknowledged that the US is aware of where he is, there is growing rumors about who may take control if Khamenei is ousted. Even though Trump claimed there are” no present strategies” to kill him, he added that “our patience is waning,” causing concern about a potential attack. Here are the leading contenders who could flourish Khamenei if the unthinkable happens, with Iran becoming more isolated and Iran being attacked. The Supreme Leader’s 55-year-old child, Mojtaba Khamenei, is a middle-ranking cleric who has mostly remained out of the public eye. He is thought to be a key figure in coordination of security and social politics in the background, and he is especially close to the Revolutionary Guards. Many people think Khamenei has been slowly teaching him how to run for office. Yet Iran’s conservative establishment may object to a hereditary transfer of power. Hejazi, who is the Supreme Leader’s assistant for political-security matters, has a lot of influence behind the scenes. He has strong control of safety procedures and close relationships to both the Guards and priestly elites, according to Reuters, the country’s most effective intelligence official. Although he is not a theologian, Khamenei has a lot of weight in his proximity. One of Khamenei’s most dependable advisers is Mohammad Golpayegani, who has been the company’s chief of staff for a long time. He is renowned for being devoted and maintaining a small status. Although he is unknown to the general public, his deep understanding of how the system operates and his pivotal role in the election process could astonish him or play a significant role. Former foreign minister and top adviser to Khamenei on foreign affairs, Ali Akbar Velayati combines spiritual knowledge with years of federal experience. He is a member of the Expediency Council and vehemently backs Iran’s local relationships. Although he enjoys respect and trust, his ill health and old time may be a hindrance. Former foreign minister Kamal KharaziHe is now in charge of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations. He sounds more reasonable than hardliners, but he has always adhered to the government’s rules. He helped design Iran’s politics after the nuclear deal, being fluent in English and having worked at the UN. Some in the state view him as a qualified technocrat. Former head of Iran’s state broadcaster and previous congress speech Ali Larijani is a member of a well-known administrative home in Qom. He is nearer to Khamenei and the security forces but even seen as somewhat separate. He is a liberal with a practical approach. He could make a compromise member because of his experience and devotion to the ruling class. The Assembly of Specialists, an 88-member system of older priests elected every eight years, has the power to step up under Iran’s constitution. Instead of having a second Supreme Leader, this group is expected to premeditated in secret. Some people think that Mojtaba’s possibilities will depend on how divided, united, or coerced the council members are.

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