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Back to EpisodesIran's New Leader: Gay, Persecuted
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Newly appointed Iranian Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, faces scrutiny due to alleged homosexuality, a taboo in Iran. His late father opposed his rise to power, and reports of impotency and clinic visits in London have fueled speculation. Despite family pressure to marry, Mojtaba remained single. His wife and son tragically died in recent attacks. Intelligence suggests a long-term relationship with a childhood tutor and recent advances towards male caregivers. The revelation of his sexuality is seen as justified, given Irans persecution of gay people, and highlights leadership tensions.
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