The Will Of A Father: Ali Khamenei Reportedly Barred Son From Succession

TEHRAN / NEW YORK — As Mojtaba Khamenei begins his first full week as Iran’s Supreme Leader, a explosive new report from the New York Post suggests he is ruling in direct defiance of his father’s final wishes. According to intelligence-linked sources, the assassinated leader Ali Khamenei had explicitly written a clause into his will barring his second son from taking power to avoid the appearance of a “dynastic monarchy.”

1. The Secret Will of Ali Khamenei

The report, cited by Khosro Isfahani (Research Director for the National Union for Democracy), claims that Ali Khamenei was deeply concerned about the legitimacy of the Islamic Republic.

• The Clause: The late leader reportedly requested that Mojtaba not be named his successor, believing that hereditary rule was “un-Islamic” and a betrayal of the 1979 Revolution that overthrew the Shah.
• The Critique: Isfahani describes Mojtaba as an “impetuous young cleric” who lacks the political and religious credentials (such as the rank of Ayatollah) typically required for the role. “Khamenei believed his son did not possess the necessary experience or ability to govern,” Isfahani told the Post.

2. IRGC Pressure and the “Ghost Vote”

Evidence is mounting that Mojtaba’s selection on March 8 was less a democratic consensus and more a military appointment.

• Boycotts: Numerous high-ranking clerics reportedly boycotted the virtual session of the Assembly of Experts after the IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) began pressuring members to vote for Mojtaba.
• No Majority? Insiders claim Mojtaba may not have actually secured the required majority in the initial deliberations, but the IRGC “compelled” the announcement to project an image of stability during the ongoing war with the U.S. and Israel.

3. Casualties of the Transition

The transition has been marked by staggering personal and political losses. While Mojtaba was officially inaugurated, the regime confirmed that 49 senior officials have been killed in strikes since February 28.

• Personal Tragedy: Mojtaba’s mother, his wife (Zahra Haddad Adel), and his son were among those killed in the strike that took his father’s life.
• Health of the Leader: Reports from Al Hadath and other regional outlets suggest that while Mojtaba survived, he sustained injuries in the recent bombardments. The severity of these injuries remains a closely guarded state secret.