Mojtaba Khamenei
Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei is an Iranian politician and Shia cleric who has served as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Office of the Supreme Leader of Iran for Political and Security Affairs since 1997. A member of the Khamenei family and the second eldest child of Ali Khamenei, the former supreme leader, he served in the Iran–Iraq War from 1987 to 1988, and also reportedly took control of the Basij that was used to suppress the protests over the 2009 presidential election.
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Aug 10, 2026
Lean Right
The Iranian supreme guide holds a rare meeting with the president amid negotiations over Hormuz and mounting domestic repression.
LR regards Khamenei's consolidation of power as proof that the Islamic Republic remains a theocratic police state, making any negotiated deal with it inherently fragile.
Aug 6, 2026
Center
Kharrazi's remarks mention him as a hardline figure with much harsher views than the martyred leader, implying succession and power struggles inside the Supreme Leader's inner circle.
Pragmatists worry that power brokers around him are pushing a destabilizing line that worsens factional conflict and complicates any possible detente with the West.
Aug 3, 2026
Center
Iran's hidden new supreme leader has issued no public appearance for months, leaving real power unclear.
Yesh Atid sees an opaque Iran as a threat that requires Israel to maintain independent deterrence, especially while the US sends mixed signals.
Jul 25, 2026
Center
US intelligence assesses he seeks a nuclear warhead that can be mounted on a long-range missile, a departure from his father's stance, prompting Iran to reinforce underground facilities.
His hardline ambition is viewed as an existential threat; Yesh Atid demands a clear Israeli strategy backed by international pressure, not just military posturing.
Jul 20, 2026
Lean Right
Iran's supreme leader warned of 'unforgettable lessons' if the U.S. continues attacks after the drone and missile strike on a base in Jordan.
Lean Right sees him as an implacable enemy whose threats underscore the need for a decisive military response and stronger deterrence.
Jul 19, 2026
Center
Called the US 'the Great Satan' and threatened an 'unforgettable lesson' after American deaths in Jordan.
Reflects the Iranian threat that Yesh Atid warns requires a responsible government, not a distracted one.
Jul 19, 2026
Far Right
The Iranian Supreme Leader threatened 'unforgettable lessons' for the US and accused America of violating agreements after renewed strikes.
RN views Khamenei as the head of a dangerous theocracy that must be confronted militarily, and his threats justify a firm allied response.
Jul 19, 2026
Lean Left
Issues a warning to Trump after two US service members are killed in Iran-US conflict.
Labour is concerned about escalation and criticizes the Trump administration's reckless approach.
Jul 12, 2026
Lean Right
Promised to avenge his father Ali Khamenei's assassination.
LR sees him as a dangerous hardliner, reinforcing the need for a firm Western stance against Iran.
Jul 12, 2026
Center
After missing his father's funeral, the new Supreme Leader issued written threats of revenge against Israel, but remains unseen in public due to reported injuries.
Yesh Atid views his hidden condition and written threats as a sign of Iranian regime weakness and internal chaos, but warns that the revenge threat is real and must be taken seriously.