Hojjat-ol-Eslam Mohsen Qomi, a close adviser to late Khamenei, is seen as a trusted insider. Ayatollah Mohsen Araki is also cited in succession discussions. | World News Khamenei, who led Iran since 1989, was the longest-serving head of state in the Middle East. His death marks only the second leadership change since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The state has announced 40 days mourning and 7 days of public holiday, r... [2405 chars]
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