Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei is reported to be seriously ill

According to a report published by The New York Times on Saturday, it was reported that the health condition of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (85) is serious and he is expected to replace him.

Although his second eldest son, Mojtaba Khamenei, is expected to succeed him, the NYT report claimed that Khamenei’s deteriorating health has led to a “silent war” over his succession.

It is also stated that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) will play a role in determining the Ayatollah’s next successor.

Concerns about Khamenei’s succession increased after the death of former Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash last May.

Khamenei has held the post of Supreme Leader since 1989, after the death of Ruhollah Khomeini, the first holder of the title.

Iranian officials have maintained that they do not want to escalate tensions with Israel.

In another development, social media platform

A note on the account, which appeared under the handle @Khamenei_Heb, referenced his suspension for “violating X’s rules” shortly after he posted a statement warning Israel of its recent military actions. “The Zionist regime made a mistake… it will soon realize the strength and determination of the Iranian nation,” the post said. it said.

X’s community guidelines ban content from “violent and hateful organizations,” but generally make exceptions for posts from “government or government entities.”

Despite this exception, the platform continued with the suspension, which did not lead to an immediate public response from either Khamenei’s office or X’s representatives.

The suspension comes amid rising tensions following Israel’s recent airstrikes targeting Iran in response to a ballistic missile incident in early October.