Mojtaba Khamenei

Mentioned in 7 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows

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Episode Appearances

NatSec Matters · Mar 12, 2026

Searching for Cracks in Iran's Core: Michael Doran

“Son of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei; selected as compromise candidate to reassure IRGC and regime insiders”

Iran regime stability and IRGC consolidation of powerBallistic missile and drone program resilienceU.S.-Israel strategic divergence on Iran end-state

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Global News Podcast · Mar 11, 2026

Three ships hit in the Strait of Hormuz

“Iran's new supreme leader; reported lightly wounded in joint US-Israeli strikes, location undisclosed”

Middle East Regional Conflict EscalationStrait of Hormuz Shipping DisruptionGlobal Oil Market Intervention

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Economist Podcasts · Mar 9, 2026

Follow the leader: Iran picks the son

“Selected as Iran's new supreme leader, son of previous leader, seen as hardline continuity choice”

Iran supreme leader successionMiddle East infrastructure warfareUS scientific research funding cuts

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Global News Podcast · Mar 9, 2026

Mojtaba Khamenei named as Iran's new supreme leader

“Named Iran's new supreme leader; 56-year-old cleric and son of Ali Khamenei, signaling hardline policy continuation”

Iran Supreme Leader Succession and Hardline Policy ContinuityMiddle East Military Escalation and Regional Drone WarfareOil Price Volatility and Energy Supply Chain Disruption

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Global News Podcast · Mar 5, 2026

US and Israel step up attacks on Iran

“Son of Supreme Leader tipped as successor due to military and security establishment connections”

US-Israel Military Campaign Against IranIranian Leadership Succession and Political StabilityCivilian Casualties and Humanitarian Impact in Middle East

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NatSec Matters · Mar 4, 2026

Exclusive - The Iranian End Game: Richard Nephew

“Former Supreme Leader's son; likely successor as new Supreme Leader, signaling IRGC alignment”

Iran Nuclear Weapons Program and Enrichment FacilitiesStrait of Hormuz Shipping and Energy SecurityU.S.-Iran Military Conflict and Ceasefire Scenarios

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NatSec Matters · Jan 21, 2026

The Future of the Iranian Regime: Jeffrey Feltman

“Supreme Leader's son; potential succession candidate despite ideological prohibition on hereditary rule”

Iranian Regime Collapse Scenarios and TimelinesIRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) Political Power and Elite CohesionCurrency Devaluation and Economic Sanctions Impact on Regime Stability

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