Senior Iranian cleric Mohammad Baqer Kharazi alleged that Mojtaba Khamenei, the current Supreme Leader, was only saved because he was previously removed from his father's office — otherwise, office staff would have killed him. Kharazi also claimed that Ali Khamenei himself was in danger of assassination during his presidency, and that former President Raisi was eliminated because he aspired to become Supreme Leader. Kharazi further asserted that 'the Jewish network in Iran is strong.' The claims, published by the Iran News the source, have not been independently verified.
This report, published by the Iran News the source, quotes senior cleric Mohammad Baqer Kharazi making a series of explosive claims about the inner workings of Iran's leadership. Kharazi asserted that Mojtaba Khamenei, the current Supreme Leader, was only saved from assassination because he had been removed from his father's office — otherwise, the staff would have killed him. He also claimed that Ali Khamenei himself was in danger of being killed during his presidency, and that former President Ebrahim Raisi was eliminated because he aspired to become the Supreme Leader. Kharazi further alleged that 'the Jewish network in Iran is strong.'
The Zioneer has previously reported on a series of unverified claims and events surrounding the death of Ali Khamenei and the succession of Mojtaba Khamenei, including reports of an alleged assassination of Khamenei, Mojtaba's abduction, and statements by various Iranian and Israeli officials. These reports remain unconfirmed and are part of a broader information environment marked by competing narratives. Kharazi's latest statements add to the ongoing speculation about internal power struggles within the Iranian regime.
The claims have not been independently verified.
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- StrongSenior Israeli source: Iran deterred from attacking Israel, confirms Khamenei alive
- StrongUnverified reports: Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei appeared at father's funeral events
- StrongIranian economic activist claims Mojtaba Khamenei will attend father's funeral
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