Iran prepares for post-Khamenei scenario: Here are the names to succeed Khamenei...
Following assassination threats from Israel and the US, Iran has identified the names to succeed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. It is noteworthy that his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, is not on the list. The Tehran administration has also made contingency appointments for high-level military positions.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has added another to his harsh rhetoric against Iran. Speaking to the state broadcaster KAN following the attacks Israel dubbed "Rising Lion," Netanyahu openly threatened the Iranian leader Khamenei with assassination.
Following this statement, the Tehran administration moved quickly to prepare for a potential loss of leadership.
The US-based newspaper The New York Times, citing Iranian officials who requested anonymity, reported that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is being held in a secure underground bunker and is communicating with the outside world only through his most trusted advisors.
THREE NAMES IDENTIFIED FOR NEW LEADER
It has been reported that three high-ranking clerics have been identified by name for the position of Iran's supreme leader in the event of a potential assassination scenario. It was stated that these individuals are seen as "potential successors" under the direct instruction of Khamenei.
One of the most striking details is that Khamenei's son, Mojtaba Khamenei, is not on the list. Despite his name frequently being mentioned as Iran's future supreme leader and his close relationship with the Revolutionary Guards, his absence from the list of candidates is notable.
CONTINGENCY PLANNING FOR MILITARY STAFF AS WELL
According to Iranian officials, a comprehensive contingency plan has been prepared not only for the supreme leader but also for the military structure.
By order of Khamenei, names have been identified to take office in the event that high-ranking Revolutionary Guard and army commanders lose their lives, and emergency scenarios have been established.