US intelligence reports have revealed that the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was 'wary' of his son Mojtaba taking over as his successor.
According to a CBS report, sources familiar with the matter stated that US intelligence told President Donald Trump that Ayatollah Khamenei was unsure about his son replacing him.
An analysis procured by US intelligence sources showed that Khamenei reportedly believed that Mojtaba was 'not bright enough' to take over as the Supreme Leader.
CBS News further reported that the father was aware that his son had 'issues in his personal life,' according to sources within the administration.
After taking over as Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei vowed to avenge those who have been killed in the strikes by the US and Israel, and called for the Strait of Hormuz to remain shut.
However, US President Donald Trump believes that Khamenei 'may be dying,' if not 'already dead.'
Days after his speech, Trump told NBC News that he has been hearing that Mojtaba Khamenei has also died.
'I don't know if he's even alive. So far, nobody's been able to show him. I'm hearing he's not alive, and if he is, he should do something very smart for his country, and that's surrender,' Trump was quoted as saying.
Trump has further said that, despite Khamenei taking over, Iran remains 'leader less.'
