After the reported killing of Ali Khamenei, Israel warned that any successor would be a target. As Iran prepares state funeral rites, speculation grows over Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei amid conflicting reports about the Assembly of Experts and rising regional tensions. The statement came even before funeral ceremonies began for Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed in joint US-Israeli strikes over the weekend. Israeli media outlets have suggested that his son, Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, may be poised to assume leadership. Senior Israeli officials reportedly believe an announcement from Iran’s Assembly of Experts could come soon.

Source: dna March 04, 2026 09:31 UTC