Ali Khamenei, the former supreme leader of Iran, who was killed in a US and Israeli raid, did not want his son Mojtaba Khamenei to take over the position of monk. This was reported by CBS News, citing an informed source.
According to journalists, Khamenei Sr. was aware that his son was suffering from problems in his personal life, and in general he did not consider him suitable for the role of Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic.
The article stated: “Khamenei feared that his son, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, would come to power one day, because he considered him not very intelligent and unsuitable for the role of a leader.” material.
US President Donald Trump has already said that Iran’s new supreme leader “will not last long” without Washington’s approval. He previously expressed his desire to participate in choosing who will assume leadership of Iran after the death of Khamenei, who was killed in an Israeli army raid.
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his congratulations to Mojtaba Khamenei on his election to the position of Supreme Leader of Iran, once again noted that Moscow always supports Tehran. According to the head of state, Russia will remain a reliable partner and loyal friend of Iran.