Quick Info
| Profession | Cleric |
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| Nationality | Iranian |
| Date of Birth | 08/09/1969 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Mashhad, Iran |
Latest News about Mojtaba Khamenei
28/02/2026
Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader since 1989, was killed at the start of the 2026 Iran conflict during a wave of attacks, and Mojtaba Khamenei was reported injured as well. Iran's Assembly of Experts then selected Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader after deliberations, marking a major and unprecedented transfer of power within the Khamenei family.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Sayyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei |
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| Famous for | Being the second son of Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm | ||||||
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| Weight | 75 Kg | ||||||
| Eye Color | Black | ||||||
| Hair Color | Black | ||||||
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Personal Life
| Religion | Islam (Shia) |
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| Denomination | Twelver |
| Jurisprudence | Usuli |
| Title | Ayatollah |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 2004 |
| Wife | Zahra Haddad-Adel |
Family
| Father | Ali Khamenei | ||
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| Mother | Mansoureh Khojaste Bagherzadeh | ||
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Career
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| Clerical Studies | Mojtaba began his clerical education under his father and notable scholars, which included various prominent figures in Iran's religious hierarchy. | ||||||||||
| Power Influence | In the early 2000s, he gained attention for his role as a power broker within his father's administration, navigating through the complexities of Iranian politics. | ||||||||||
| Supreme Leader | Elected as Iran's third Supreme Leader by the Assembly of Experts on 08/03/2026 following his father's death. |
Favourites
| Expensive Valuables | Gold and diamonds worth $300 million |
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| Net Worth | $3 billion (as of 2024) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Mojtaba Khamenei learned of his father's revolutionary activities when his father was arrested in 1976. | |
| 2. He fought in the Iran-Iraq War and once went missing during a mission but was later found. | |
| 3. He has been accused of significant misconduct, including alleged sanctions for representing the supreme leader without being elected. | |
| 4. Mojtaba controls substantial assets in various banks and properties across multiple countries. | |
| 5. He holds the largest shopping center in Iran and has a fleet of luxury vehicles including a private plane and helicopter. |