One week after Israel's Operation Roaring Lion killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in a strike on his Tehran compound, his son Mojtaba Khamenei — the man widely expected to succeed him — has vanished from public view. Mojtaba lost his father, mother, wife, and son in that opening strike, and Iran's 88-member Assembly of Experts has reportedly been deliberating his appointment as the new Supreme Leader, but no announcement has come. The silence is deliberate: clerics reportedly fear any public naming would make Mojtaba an immediate IDF target. That fear appears well-founded — Israel bombed the Assembly of Experts building in Qom and then sent 50 fighter jets back to strike the underground bunker beneath Khamenei's compound, with intelligence suggesting a very senior regime figure was inside. Trump has already signaled Mojtaba's appointment would be unacceptable to Washington, while analysts note the deep irony of a revolution built against dynastic rule now potentially installing a son to replace his father.#mojtabakhamenei #iran #khamenei #iranleadership #irancrisis #operationroaringlion #iransuccession #idf #israel #breakingnews #iranwar #supremeleader #iranregime #trumpiran #middleeast #worldnews #irannews _______________________________Welcome to VERTEX – Your Hub for Global Politics, Geopolitics & International NewsVERTEX brings you in-depth analysis, breaking updates, and expert insights on the world’s most critical political and geopolitical developments. From the Ukraine war, Middle East conflicts, and US & UK political dynamics to evolving global alliances and policy shifts, we explore not just what is happening, but why it matters.Our content features expert explainers that break down complex issues, exclusive interviews with analysts, diplomats, and policy experts. Timely crisis updates and policy breakdowns that reveal the strategies behind the headlines. We also provide geopolitical deep-dives on global conflicts, international relations, and shifting power dynamics. From breaking news to in-depth analysis, Vertex helps you navigate global politics with clarity, context, and perspective.Find us on YouTube at Vertex, Vertex News, Vertex Live, Vertex News Live, Vertex Live News, Vertex News Today for the latest international updates, world news, and geopolitical news.Subscribe now and hit the bell icon to get daily updates on geopolitics, global affairs, and international news, directly from experts and reliable sources.#vertex #globalpolitics #geopolitics #internationalnews #ukrainewar #middleeastconflict #uspolitics #worldnews

NEW reports indicate Kurdish fighters may be launching a ground offensive inside Iran itself — a development that could dramatically reshape the situation on the ground.

In this video, we examine what is known about the Kurdish presence inside Iran, the geographic and political context of Iranian Kurdistan, and why Kurdish groups may now be moving against the Iranian regime. We also look at reports that U.S. officials are considering support for Kurdish opposition forces and how figures like Reza Pahlavi are framing the possibility of a different future for Iran.

If these developments continue, they could represent the opening of a new internal front that Tehran has long feared — and one that could have major implications for the stability of the regime.

Video Chapters

0:00 Iranian Kurds Launch Ground Offensive in Iran
1:44 Examining Kurdistan's Geographic and Political Context
3:32 Clarifying the Origins of the Iranian Kurds
5:14 Reports of Offensive Against Iranian Regime
6:51 US Officials Consider Arming Kurdish Opposition
8:17 Reza Pahlavi’s Message to the Kurdish People
9:05 Vision for a Free, Secular Iran

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