According to an analysis published Saturday evening, Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen publicly since his father's death and is now hiding behind a written letter he likely did not author. The claim adds to weeks of speculation about the successor's fate.
An analysis published Saturday evening claims that Mojtaba Khamenei, the designated successor to the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has not been seen publicly since his father's death and is now hiding behind a written letter that he likely did not author. The assessment adds to several weeks of speculation about the new supreme leader's status and whereabouts.
The Zioneer has previously reported on the absence of Mojtaba Khamenei from his father's funeral in early July, as well as unverified claims that he secretly attended the proceedings. The current claim, based on a single source, remains unconfirmed and has not been independently verified. The analysis does not provide evidence for the assertion that the letter is not genuine.
- DevelopingIranian source claims Mojtaba Khamenei secretly attended father's funeral
- DevelopingReuters: Mojtaba Khamenei's absence from public eye could weaken Iran's regime
- DevelopingNew evidence reportedly shows Mojtaba Khamenei died long ago
- StrongUnverified reports: Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei appeared at father's funeral events
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