2 days ago · Intrigue, Power Plays and Rivalries: Inside the Rise of Mojtaba Khamenei The weeklong fight over Iran’s next leader pitted the Revolutionary Guards against moderates.

2 days ago · His rise came after a full-on war of succession. the highstakes process became the Islamic Republic’s version of “game of thrones”: an empty throne; a council of clerics; and two dynasties — …

The weeklong fight over Iran’s next leader pitted the Revolutionary Guards against moderates. The generals won, but only over spirited resistance. [Source] Publication Date: Monday, 16 March 2026 …

3 days ago · Trump sparks more intrigue with fresh comments on Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei The Independent 2026-03-16 Mojtaba Khamenei briefly stepped out into the courtyard …

3 days ago · Intrigue, Power Plays and Rivalries: Inside the Rise of Mojtaba Khamenei Published 16 Mar 2026

Mar 9, 2026 · Mojtaba has long been a quiet but powerful figure in Iran’s political landscape, with his rise to power coming despite the regime’s official stance against hereditary rule. Given his deep ties …

Mar 9, 2026 · Mojtaba Khamenei’s rise illustrates how power in Iran is often shaped less by formal titles and more by networks of influence built within the state’s institutions. For years he operated …