Mojtaba Khamenei Front-Runner for Iran's Supreme Leader

Iran's Iran===Assembly of Experts is deliberating on the succession of the supreme leader following the death of Ali Khamenei in U.S.-Israeli strikes. Mojtaba Khamenei, Ali Khamenei's son, has emerged as the front-runner, with strong backing from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. His potential appointment is viewed as a move towards a more hard-line regime, raising concerns among some clerics about his vulnerability to U.S. and Israeli targeting. Other candidates, such as Alireza Arafi and Seyed Hassan Khomeini, are considered moderates. The outcome of this succession is expected to significantly impact Iran's domestic and international policies, potentially leading to increased internal dissent and heightened tensions with the United States and Israel.