Earlier this month, Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei – the second son of slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – was elected as Iran’s new supreme leader. At that time, reports mentioned that the decision was allegedly taken under pressure from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
US intelligence reportedly briefed President Donald Trump and a small group of his close advisors that Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei had reservations about his son succeeding him.
According to a report by CBS News, the former leader was ‘wary’ of his son assuming power as he was perceived as ‘not very bright’ and was aware that Mojtaba Khamenei ‘had issues in his personal life’. He was viewed as ‘unqualified to be a leader,’ reported the outlet – citing sources aware of the intelligence input.
Earlier this month, Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei – the second son of slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – was elected as the country’s new supreme leader. At that time, a report by Iran International mentioned that the decision was allegedly taken under pressure from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Ayatollah Khamenei was killed during US-Israel’s joint strikes on Iran, which were launched on Saturday, 28 February. Hours later, the same day – Iran retaliated — with exposions reported across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, among other Middle East hubs, which are also home to US military bases.
How did Trump react to the input?
Trump reportedly told people close to him that he is unsure about whether the intelligence input about Mojtaba Khamenei matters. The POTUS believes Iran is essentially leaderless right now, with the younger Khamenei possibly dead, reported CBS News.
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