Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei
Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei is an Iranian cleric and the eldest son of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with reported influence in political and security circles and a possible future leadership contender.
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Sep 7, 2026
Lean Right
Celebrations of his birthday marked by gatherings in Mashhad, with crowds pledging allegiance to him as the Leader of the Islamic world.
His public prominence reinforces conservative support for the Supreme Leader and the continuity of the Islamic Republic's leadership.
Jul 10, 2026
Far Left
He is organizing nightly funeral ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader in Qom.
Reformists are cautious about his ascent, hoping he will chart a more pragmatic course than his predecessor but wary of conservative dominance.
Jul 6, 2026
Far Left
Khamenei's son, whose potential role in the funeral is being speculated by the New York Times.
Reformists are deeply concerned that Mojtaba's ascension would mean a hereditary succession, crushing any hope for opening the political system.