Iran delayed announcing the new supreme leader's name for security reasons.
Statements from the US and Israel are heightening concerns that the new leader could also become a potential target.
Iranian officials have temporarily delayed naming a new leader to succeed the country's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei due to security concerns. This was reported by The New York Times, citing two sources close to the Iranian government.
According to the sources, the announcement of the new Supreme Leader candidate was postponed following statements made by the US and Israel. Some analyses have emphasized that the newly appointed leader could also become a potential target.
For now, the former Supreme Leader's son—Mojtaba Khamenei—is seen as one of the main candidates. However, it has been noted that security concerns have intensified since his name has been mentioned in the media.
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a sharp statement on this matter, describing Mojtaba Khamenei's candidacy as an "unacceptable choice."
Additionally, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz emphasized in a social media post that any new leader appointed by Iran could become a potential target.
