Iran’s powerful Assembly of Experts has reached a decision on who will become the country’s next Supreme Leader, though the name of the chosen cleric has not yet been made public, according to Iranian media reports.
Members of the body responsible for selecting Iran’s top leader confirmed that a consensus has been reached after internal deliberations. The Assembly convened following the death of longtime Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, whose position is the most powerful in Iran’s political system.
“The most suitable candidate, approved by the majority of the Assembly of Experts, has been determined," Mohsen Heydari, a member of the selection body representing Khuzestan province, told Islamic Republic News Agency.
Another member of the assembly, Mohammad Mehdi Mirbagheri, confirmed the decision in remarks carried by Fars News Agency, saying “a firm opinion reflecting the majority view has been reached."
The leadership transition is unfolding amid escalating tensions with Israel, which has warned that Iran’s next supreme leader could become a target.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz earlier said that whoever succeeds Khamenei would be an “unequivocal target for elimination" if Iran continues its confrontation with Israel.
The warning has heightened pressure on Iran’s clerical establishment as it navigates a sensitive leadership transition during an ongoing regional conflict.
Despite confirming that a decision has been reached, Iranian officials have not revealed the identity of the selected candidate. This is due to security concerns and political sensitivities, particularly after Israeli warnings that any successor to Khamenei could be targeted.
Officials are also believed to be coordinating the announcement carefully to ensure a smooth transition of power and consensus within Iran’s political and religious leadership.
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