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Who is the new supreme leader of Iran?
What were Ali Khamenei's recommendations for a successor?
Why was Mojtaba Khamenei chosen by the military?
What concerns might the people of Iran have about their new leader?
Earlier on Sunday, Mohsen Hejdari, the representative of Khuzestan province in the 88-member Assembly of Experts, stated that the election was made in accordance with the recommendation of Ali Khamenei, who said that his successor should be “hated by the enemy” and not praised by him.
US President Donald Trump told ABC on Sunday that the next leader of Iran will not last very long if he does not have the support of Washington. Israel, in turn, announced that Iran's new supreme leader – regardless of who he becomes – will automatically become a target for its armed forces.
Mojtaba Khamenei is “the most reasonable choice.” He knows how to run an army
Mojtaba Khamenei has close ties to the Iranian army. As “NYT” reported a few days ago, the military put pressure on his election, emphasizing that he had the appropriate competences to lead the country at a time of crisis.
Mehdi Rahmati's analyst Mojtaba believes that this is “currently the most reasonable choice.” In an interview with “NYT” he pointed out that Ali Khamenei's son “is very knowledgeable in directing and coordinating the activities of the security and military apparatus.” He adds, however, that his choice may arouse resistance from some people in Iran because they may perceive him as a continuator of the regime whose actions have led to the death of thousands of people in recent months.
