Iranian Media Claims Hajimeneh's Son Chosen as New Supreme Leader

Iran opposition media erupts: Hajimeneh's son Mojtaba has been designated as the successor, widely circulated by media, but not yet confirmed by Iranian officials.
Mojtaba holds four major advantages:
• Ayatollah title, sufficient religious credentials
• Director of the Supreme Leader’s Office, administrative skills proven
• Controls Basij militia, deeply linked with the Revolutionary Guards
• Holds significant financial assets, backed strongly by the military
Mojtaba aims to become Iran’s new leader, with his greatest advantage and greatest disadvantage both stemming from his father.
Iran’s founding principle opposes hereditary succession; the cleric class strongly resists “passing the throne to the son.” His rise could stabilize the military but may struggle to gain popular support.
For the US and Israel, this is the worst-case scenario—Mojtaba’s rise means no change in policy, continued confrontation. The Israeli military previously targeted him in airstrikes, but he miraculously survived.
The most critical issue for Iran now is how to ensure Mojtaba’s safety.