Khamenei makes preparations: succession plan in Iran has been decided!

Khamenei makes preparations: succession plan in Iran has been decided!

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has made intensive preparations for his possible successor amid current tensions with Israel. According to reports based on information from unnamed Iranian officials, Khamenei plans to name a successor if he is assassinated. This reports oe24.

Khamenei, who has sent irregular messages to the population in recent days, has renewed his threats against Israel. He is currently staying in a bunker and avoiding electronic means of communication to minimize security risks. His exact whereabouts remain unclear, but he communicates with his commanders through a trusted assistant.

Succession planning and possible successors

The process for Khamenei's successor is clearly regulated in Iran. In the event of death, the Council of Experts, which consists of 88 Islamic jurists, would be responsible for choosing a new leader. Khamenei has ordered this council to convene immediately upon his death. In a particular scenario, alternative models, such as a leadership council made up of several clerics, could also be considered, which could reduce risks if the conflict with Israel continues.

Possible successors include Hassan Rouhani, the former president, and Khamenei's eldest son Mojtaba. Currently, incumbent President Ebrahim Raisi is considered the favorite to succeed him, particularly because he receives support from the influential Revolutionary Guard. This is often referred to as a “state within a state” and plays a central role in the Iranian power structure.

Current situation and German citizens in Iran

Parallel to the domestic political developments in Iran, there are also humanitarian challenges. Due to the war with Israel, German citizens and close family members who are in Israel have to be flown to Germany on a special flight from Amman, Jordan, in the afternoon. This reports FAZ. The airspace over Israel is currently closed, which makes leaving the country difficult.

Around 1,000 Germans are currently in Iran, while around 4,000 Germans are registered in Israel. Leaving Iran is very difficult and no special flights have been announced so far. However, border crossings with Armenia and Turkey are open, which offers individual exit options for German citizens by land.

As the conflict with Israel continues, Iran's leadership faces the challenge of remaining stable amid internal power struggles and international tensions. Khamenei, who has led the country for 35 years and serves as spiritual and secular leader, is 85 years old and leads both religious and political affairs in Iran. This situation could have far-reaching effects on further developments in the country, especially in the context of the ongoing conflict with the West and Israel.

Furthermore, Khamenei views the current protests in the country triggered by the death of Jina Mahsa Amini as a foreign conspiracy and has intensively criticized Western influence in Iran in the past. The political and economic situation remains unstable, particularly against the backdrop of international sanctions and ongoing internal conflicts.

In the worsening situation, Khamenei remains a central actor whose decisions could have a significant impact on Iran's future.

For more information on Khamenei's time in office and his political strategy, take a look at the analysis by daily news.