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Khamenei Opposed Sons Rise as Successor

US intelligence reports Ayatollah Khamenei did not want his son Mojtaba to succeed him, viewing him as unqualified. Mojtaba became Supreme Leader after his father's death, with his appointment reportedly forced by an IRGC ally.