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Mojtaba Khamenei Emerges as Favoured Successor Amid Turbulent Power Shift

  56-year-old Mojtaba Khamenei (R) is the eldest son of slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, the son of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has reportedly risen as the leading contender to assume his father’s position, according to multiple Iranian sources. Despite longstanding speculation about his political ambitions, Mojtaba has traditionally maintained a low public profile, exerting influence behind the scenes rather than through formal office. Recent reports indicate that he is alive and now strongly favoured by influential factions within the Islamic Republic’s power structure, particularly the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which is said to have played a decisive role in shaping the succession process.  The Assembly of Experts, the constitutional body responsible for selecting Iran’s supreme leader, has reportedly convened to deliberate on the transition following Ali Khamenei’s death. Mojtaba’s deep ties to...
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Southern Europe Battles Intense Heat Wave: Acropolis Closed, Firefighters Perish in Italy

 

A severe heat wave sweeping across southern Europe has led to significant disruptions and tragic losses. In Greece, authorities were compelled to close the Acropolis, the nation’s most iconic cultural site, for several hours on Wednesday due to soaring temperatures. Tourists visiting the Parthenon temple atop the Acropolis faced extreme heat, with temperatures forecasted to reach up to 42°C (107°F) in some areas.

Meanwhile, in Italy, the heat wave has had deadly consequences. Two firefighters tragically lost their lives while combating a fire in the Basilicata region. The Italian government has issued severe heat warnings for multiple cities, including Palermo and Sicily, urging residents, especially the elderly, to stay indoors.

The heat wave, driven by hot air masses from Africa, is expected to persist through the weekend, with temperatures potentially peaking at 43°C (109°F). Other countries in the region, such as Albania and North Macedonia, are also grappling with wildfires and extreme heat, prompting emergency responses and international assistance.

As southern Europe continues to endure these extreme conditions, authorities are taking measures to protect both residents and tourists from the relentless heat.



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