The assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has left a significant power vacuum in the country, prompting speculation about his successor. Mojtaba Khamenei, the late leader’s son, is considered the leading candidate due to his influence within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, despite lacking formal political office. Other potential successors include Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, Ayatollah Sadeq Larijani, Hassan Khomeini, and hardliner Mohammad Mehdi Mirbagheri, as the nation faces unprecedented challenges amid ongoing conflict.
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