U.S. intel shows Iran's late leader was wary of son in power, sources say [View all]

Source: CBS News

U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump and to a small circle around him that Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had misgivings about his son replacing him, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.

The analysis showed the elder Khamenei was wary of his son, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, ever taking power because he was perceived as not very bright, and was viewed as unqualified to be leader, according to sources.

The information gathered also indicated that the father was aware that his son had issues in his personal life, according to sources within the administration, the intelligence community and people close to the president.

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In private conversations, Mr. Trump has told people close to him that he doesn't know that the information conveyed to him about Mojtaba Khamenei matters. He thinks Iran is essentially leaderless right now, with the younger Khamenei possibly dead.

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