By Emeka Blast 
The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly handpicked three potential successors in case he is killed
The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has reportedly selected three potential successors in case he is assassinated during Israel’s ongoing military campaign — a revelation that signals unprecedented urgency within Iran’s highest leadership.
Significantly, Khamenei’s influential son, Mojtaba — who has long been rumored to be groomed for the role — was not included in the shortlist.
“Khamenei has nominated three clerics as potential successors while hiding in a bunker… Mojtaba is not among them,” The New York Times reported, citing confidential Iranian sources close to the leadership.
