According to a report by Iran International on X, Gholamali Rajaei, a political activist and former advisor to Iran's late president Hashemi Rafsanjani claims that the issue of Khamenei's successor is more pressing than Iran's relations with the US.
Khamenei, 85, has been facing health issues, sparking concerns about who will take over as the Supreme Leader.
The Shia system, which Iran follows, does not necessarily promote a father-son relationship in leadership. In fact, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's son did not become his successor.
Several names have been floated as potential successors, but many have died under mysterious circumstances.
The current frontrunners are Mojtaba Khamenei, the Supreme Leader's son, and Ebrahim Raisi, the former president of Iran.
However, Raisi's death in a helicopter crash in May has removed him from the list of contenders.
Mojtaba Khamenei has been gaining prominence in recent years and has been tipped as a potential successor.
He has been involved in Iranian decision-making and has surpassed key challengers.
However, his succession is not guaranteed, and the process of selecting a new Supreme Leader will be complex and influenced by various factors.
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