Event Brief
Khamenei's Son Not Chosen Successor, Says US Intel
Filed: Mar 17, 2026 at 1:08 PM ET
Summary: US intelligence reveals Mojtaba Khamenei was not his father's preferred successor due to concerns over his capabilities.
WHO: Iran
WHAT: US intelligence report on Khamenei's succession plans
WHEN: Mar 17, 2026 at 12:25 PM ET
WHERE: Tehran
WHY: Concerns over Mojtaba Khamenei's capabilities
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