Posted on 03/05/2015 7:10:55 AM PST by SeekAndFind
Unconfirmed reports say Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei's prostate cancer has progressed and spread throughout his body.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is currently hospitalized in serious condition at a hospital in Tehran, according to unofficial reports.
Khamenei is suffering from prostate cancer that has reportedly spread to the rest of his body.
Earlier this week, the French newspaper Le Figaro quoted Western intelligence officials as saying that the cancer was discovered about ten years ago. "The cancer is in stage four, in other words has spread." Doctors estimate "he has two years left to live."
On September 8, Khamenei underwent surgery and it was then that doctors discovered the fatal situation.
In Iran, however, his condition is not public, and only those close to him know how bad the situation is. One such person is one of his six children, his 45-year-old son Mugtaba Khamenei, who has major political clout in the country.
Sources say however that it is likely that President Hassan Rouhani is aware of the supreme leader's condition.
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Aw that’s a shame.
Agree pray for a power struggle within the leaders and the youth taking advantage
It’s them Jews.
Same ones that got arafat.
Shred his corpse, mix it with grain and feed it to hogs.
Wasn't that the good times under the Mongols?
He’s so excited with everything Obama’s giving him ,he had to go to the Hospital for treatment ?
Why should they? We didn’t help them last time ‘round.
It’s Allah’s will.
Not to late for a Haman hanging then
Obama would help the Mullahs put down any rebellion, either by studiously ignoring or considering it an internal matter like he did with the Green Revolution or actually helping the Mullahs with financial and disguised material aid in the "interests of stability."
I am preparing the popcorn now. About those Mongols, they did devastating damage to Iran/Persia. Massive killing of populations and destruction of cities. See this very detailed article which not only details the devastating killing and destruction but shows how many of our current problems in the region were first set in motion. Incidentally, I note that ISIL/Daesh seems to be following the Mongol model of conquering a city then killing all but the women and children who then are enslaved.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mongol_invasion_of_Khwarezmia_and_Eastern_Iran
Regarding Iran’s future when Kamenei dies, here is a link regarding the formal power structure:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/tehran/inside/govt.html
Several years ago I read an interesting report on what were considered the 4 main power centers in Iran. I will try to reproduce what I remember and thoughts as to what they might do in the future.
1) The Mullah’s, with Kamenei as head. He was reported to have about 10,000 “palace guard” and related direct dependents receiving subsidies, and in some cases nice free housing. Is there a major Mullah to fill his vacuum or will this bunch be a pawn in resulting power struggles?
2) The Revolutionary Guards military which is distinct from the regular Army, I believe it includes what is known as the Quds forces. I believe they have significant economic influence through favorable contracts. I believe President “nut job” came from that faction. They are linked with much of the external Iranian influences like Hezbollah in Lebanon. There is a skilled general currently directing some Iranian (Quds?) forces in the multi-group attempt to retake Kirkuk from ISIL/Daesh. What role in post Kamenei might he have??
3) The old guard political factions of which Rafsanjani and Katami are members. However, probably fading in influence as we must consider the growing size of the
4) Youth sector. This is the great unknown. They know the potential of their elders for cruel repression, they are generally favorable to the west and women’s rights, and they are tired of living under Sharia.
NOTE: “I believe” means I am relying on my 76 year old memory. Do your own Googling for more/correct info.
Been rumor for last couple years he been in ill health
I went back to check on “nut job” and actually he was out of the related Basij militia, or not? Currently it is not Kirkuk that is being fought over but Tikrit, Sadam Husseins old home town.
Oh Ho! One can only pray. For a speedy unrecovery.
haman.
True.
The Iranian general directing some forces fighting to take Tikrit, whom I mentioned in Comment #31, is named Suleimani. Should Grand Ayatolla Khamanei die soon, I will be keeping my eye on his actions.
Suleimani will not act without the Iran leadership authority. ...currently he is leading this charge which will go to Mosul...and he easily gets followers because he's highly honored...AND feared by Muslims.
Suleimani....Once-shadowy commander running Iran's anti-ISIS operations in Iraq
The Middle East for all its intrigues is like a Abbott and Costello act. These mullahs got nothing on Laurel and Hardy.
....”The Middle East for all its intrigues is like a Abbott and Costello act. These mullahs got nothing on Laurel and Hardy.”....
You have that right.....,even those educated in the Eu or here and are intelligent fold completely when it comes to their Islamic teachings and what the Mullahs demand of them. It can be no other way for those who take Islam seriously....otherwise they will die one way or another.
Islam will always trump intelligence of a people every time....that is the nature of evil.
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