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Reports of Strikes Near Khamenei’s Lavizan Bunker Spark Speculation on Successors: Son, Clerics, and Security Chiefs Named

Israeli strikes reportedly hit the Lavizan area in Tehran, where Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s bunker is believed to be located, intensifying speculation over who would succeed him if he is removed. The shortlist includes Mojtaba Khamenei, the Ayatollah’s son with deep IRGC ties; Alireza Arafi, a senior cleric and trusted political figure; Ali Asghar Hejazi, head of intelligence and political security; and Mohammad Golpayegani, Khamenei’s long-time chief of staff. Additionally, the Assembly of Experts, a council of 88 senior clerics, could break tradition and appoint a leadership council rather than a single successor. As Netanyahu openly suggested that Khamenei’s death would end the war and Trump hinted at knowing his location, will it be an IRGC replacement? Or Maybe the Shah will come back and Persia will rise.