On the 9th day of the conflict, the country’s highest political and religious authority was chosen; name of the new leader has not yet been revealed
The Assembly of Experts appointed the new Iranian supreme guide, the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s successorwho died on February 28 in attacks by Israel and the United States, members of the clerical body informed this Sunday (8), who did not reveal the name of the chosen one.
“The vote to designate the guide took place and the guide was elected“, declared Ahmad Alamolhoda, member of the Assembly of Experts, quoted by the Mehr news agency. name will be revealed laterhe indicated.
“The most appropriate candidate, approved by the majority of the Assembly of Experts, has been appointed,” said Mohsen Heydari, Khuzestan province’s representative in this body, according to Isna news agency.
Another member of the assembly, Mohamad Mehdi Mirbagheri, confirmed in a video released by the Fars agency that a “firm opinion was adopted, which reflects the majority position”.
One member suggested that the son of the late Ali Khamenei would fill the role.
Mojtaba Khamenei’s name was mentioned as one of the possible successors to his father, who became supreme leader in 1989.
This is the position of highest political and religious authority in Iran, with the final say on all matters of state.
*AFP
