Iran’s latest Supreme Leader selection is reported by Iranian media sources. Mojtaba Khamenei, the second eldest son of Ali Khamenei, has been elected by Iran’s Assembly of Experts as the upcoming Supreme Leader, as per Iran International. Reports suggest that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) exerted pressure on the assembly to designate a successor to the late Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed in an Israeli strike. Israeli officials were anticipating the announcement of Mojtaba Khamenei as the successor, according to Israel’s Ynet news. Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, aged 56, is the second eldest son of the former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Stay updated with the latest news by subscribing to email alerts for top stories.