Multiple media reports recently claimed that Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was in a coma and that he had nominated his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as his successor.

Mojtaba Khamenei’s prominence within the regime has become increasingly apparent over the past two years. Although he has made few public appearances, he is noted for his alleged involvement in suppressing the 2009 post-election protests.

Israeli media outlet Ynet News, citing Iran International, reports that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is in a coma. The Assembly of Experts allegedly chose his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as his successor during a secret meeting on September 26.

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, reportedly chose his son, Mojtaba, as his successor during a secret meeting of the Assembly of Experts. The decis