Journalist Claims Iran's Supreme Leader Transfers Power to Son as Health Deteriorates

Iranian journalist Momahad Ahwaze has claimed on Twitter that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has transferred his powers to his son as concerns about his failing health have mounted and the country faces increased tensions with Israel and U.S.

Writing in Arabic, Ahwaze said Khamenei had handed power over to his son, Mojtaba Khamenei.

"Iranian President Hassan Rouhani was scheduled to meet on Friday with the Iranian Leader Khamenei, this meeting between [Khamenei] and President Rouhani was canceled due to the deterioration of Khamenei's health condition," Ahwaze wrote.

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