Mohammad Javad Larijani, head of the Basic Knowledge Research Institute, described Mujtaba Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic, as an "educated" man and a "very talented jurist." Larijani said: "I have had many dealings with them and I know firsthand that they are very smart, precise, strict and diligent." Larijani also said that Mujtaba Khamenei grew up alongside his father and learned "many lessons" from his behavior, thought and management style.

Mohammad Javad Larijani, head of the Basic Knowledge Research Institute, described Mujtaba Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic, as an "educated" man and a "very talented jurist." Larijani said: "I have had many dealings with them and I know firsthand that they are very smart, precise, strict and diligent." Larijani also said that Mujtaba Khamenei grew up alongside his father and learned "many lessons" from his behavior, thought and management style.