16 APR 2026
Iran

Iran replaces Khomeini photos with Mojtaba Khamenei

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 19:30 UTC · 2 sources

The Iranian regime has reportedly removed official portraits of Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic, from government offices and other official settings. These images have been replaced by pictures of Mojtaba Khamenei, the son and influential advisor of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The symbolic move, reported by a Persian-language news channel, suggests a potential effort to elevate Mojtaba's public profile amid ongoing speculation about the future leadership succession. Such a visible change in state iconography is a rare and politically significant act within the Islamic Republic's tightly controlled system.

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3h ago@Osint613

A new social media post with media confirms the report, showing the replacement of Khomeini's photos with those of Mojtaba Khamenei.

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Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 19:30 UTC · First reported: 4h ago