Mojtaba Khamenei was long viewed as a potential successor, but reports of secret medical evacuation and questions about his physical capacity already cast doubt on his viability. The latest assessments that he is alive yet controlled by the IRGC further undermine his independent authority and suggest the succession has consolidated influence under the Guard. This dynamic is likely to intensify internal power struggles and complicate expectations about Tehran’s future leadership and policies.
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