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Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei seriously ill? Reports say the country has secretly elected its next leader; who is he? Here's all about him

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Synopsis

Iran is currently on a war footing with Israel and there are already serious concerns about Ali Khameini, the supreme leader of the country. Meanwhile, there are reports that a backup leader is already ready in secret, and there certain assumptions as to who it might be.

Mojtaba Khamenei (Left), Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei (Right)

Ali Khameini is Iran's undisputed Supreme Leader right now, but his age is now increasingly becoming a concern for the world of geopolitics. Reports suggest that Khameini's health is deteriorating with age and the nation has decided on their next leader after the tenure of the Supreme Leader.

Who will succeed Ali Khameini in Iran?

Ali Khameini has been monumental in shaping Iran's politics, and reports are claiming that his successor has been secretly decided by Iran's top leadership, in the case of the Supreme Leader's sudden demise, as his health is not in a very great state.

Tehran has secretly chosen Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of Iran's Supreme leader Ali Khamenei, according to a YNet news report. Moreover, the interesting part is there are chances that Mojtaba may assume the role of Iran's next leader, before the death of his 85-year-old father. Although his secret appointment has thus become a foregone conclusion even after his lack of experience and the absence of any formal positions in the current government.

Is Ali Khameini sick?

Khameini, according to reports, is suffering from a serious illness, and in the case things end up being fatal for the Supreme eader, Mojtaba is reportedly in he line of succession from Tehran's end, so that there is due continuity of the government, and things don't shatter for the Iran's political condition. Moreover, with the current political tensions with Israel, it is all the more important for Iran that internal politics of the country stays strong and running.

FAQs:

Who is the Supreme Leader of Iran? Ali Khameini is the current Supreme Leader of Iran, and has been ruling for more than a few years now, shaping Iran's political and developmental perspectives.

Is Ali Khameini very ill?Reports suggest that Ali Khameini is suffering from a grave illness, and his age is also becoming a concerning factor.

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