Iran’s Hereditary Supreme Leader: A Threat to Regional Stability and America’s Security

In a move that underscores the entrenched autocracy ruling Iran, the Assembly of Experts has appointed Mojtaba Jameneí—son of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei—as the country’s new supreme leader. This hereditary succession cements the ongoing dynastic grip on power within the Islamic Republic, raising grave concerns for regional stability and America's national security. Why Does a Dynastic Theocracy Matter to America? This isn’t just an internal Iranian affair. Iran remains a state sponsor of terrorism actively opposing American allies in the Middle East while fueling proxy conflicts across multiple fronts. The selection of Mojtaba Jameneí—who inherits his father’s hardline...