"Mojtaba Khamenei has been announced as his father's successor as supreme leader. But US officials claim that he is wounded, and analysts say he has never held an executive role. That has left observers wondering what the chain of command looks like in Tehran, and who the most powerful figures in the country are."
"The number of assassinations also could lead to lesser-known entities assuming powerful positions, or even less transparency, analysts said. It might be in Iran's interest not to name a successor to Larijani, since that would just be putting a target on his back."
"Among the names Slavin said could play important roles are Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of the parliament; Saeed Jalili, a former national security adviser who was also involved in nuclear negotiations; Ali Akbar Salehi, a former foreign minister who is also a nuclear expert; Hassan Rouhani, the former president."
Following the assassinations of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and security chief Ali Larijani by Israeli and US forces beginning February 28, significant questions emerge about Iran's leadership succession. Mojtaba Khamenei has been announced as his father's successor as supreme leader, though US officials claim he is wounded and analysts note he lacks executive experience. The succession of Larijani remains unclear despite constitutional processes. Analysts suggest the multiple assassinations may elevate lesser-known figures to power or reduce governmental transparency. Potential successors include Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Saeed Jalili, Ali Akbar Salehi, and Hassan Rouhani, who maintain influence in political and military spheres.
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