In a report published on Wednesday, the 'New York Times,' quoting three unnamed Iranian officials, said that Mojtaba Khamenei had suffered injuries.

Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father's hardline policies.

Mojtaba Khamenei, named Iran's next Supreme Leader, marks a historic shift in the nation's leadership tradition.

Mojtaba Khamenei is to replace his father as Iran’s new supreme leader