Following the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Expediency Discernment Council formed an interim three-member leadership council to oversee military and security matters. This council, which includes President Masoud Pezeshkian and judiciary chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei, aims to avert a leadership vacuum. However, the appointment of a new Supreme Leader is being postponed due to heightened security concerns, complicating the transition further. Mojtaba Khamenei, the late leader's son, has been identified as a potential successor, raising questions about his capabilities and connections to the Revolutionary Guards.
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Iran's Interim Leadership Council Formed After Khamenei Assassination
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Iran is delaying the appointment of a new Supreme Leader amid security concerns, with Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, emerging as a potential candidate. U.S. President Trump's comments add complexity to the power struggle, while former President Rouhani is also considered a moderate option.
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