Mojtaba Khamenei's Absence After Father's Death Fuels Public Insecurity in Iran

The family of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is in mourning, but the conspicuous absence of his son Mojtaba — widely seen as a potential successor — is fuelling public anxiety in Tehran. Many residents say the lack of a visible leader makes them feel personally insecure. The uncertainty is deepening a sense of social instability across Iran.