New Delhi, March 16 -- US intelligence reportedly briefed President Donald Trump and a small group of his close advisors that Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei had reservations about his son succeeding him.

According to a report by CBS News, the former leader was 'wary' of his son assuming power as he was perceived as 'not very bright' and was aware that Mojtaba Khamenei 'had issues in his personal life'. He was viewed as 'unqualified to be a leader,' reported the outlet - citing sources aware of the intelligence input.

Earlier this month, Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei - the second son of slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - was elected as the country's new supreme leader. At that time, a report by Iran International mentioned that th...