Iran Forms Interim Leadership Council After Supreme Leader’s Death

Iran has established an interim leadership council to oversee state affairs following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, marking the beginning of a transitional period in the Islamic Republic’s political leadership.

State media reported that the council, led by senior cleric Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, will temporarily guide the country’s governance and ensure continuity of government operations pending the appointment of a new supreme leader.

According to officials, the interim body is tasked with maintaining political stability, coordinating national security decisions and supervising key state institutions during the succession process. The move aligns with constitutional provisions designed to prevent a leadership vacuum at the highest level of authority.

Iran’s Assembly of Experts, the clerical body responsible for selecting a supreme leader, is expected to begin consultations aimed at choosing Khamenei’s successor in the coming weeks. Analysts say the process could significantly shape Iran’s domestic policies and regional posture.

Authorities have urged calm across the country as mourning ceremonies continue nationwide, while security forces remain on alert amid heightened tensions following the circumstances surrounding the late leader’s death.

International observers are closely watching developments in Tehran, with global leaders assessing the potential geopolitical implications of Iran’s leadership transition and its impact on regional stability.If you want, I can also provide a compressed headline, breaking-news version, or TV bulletin format.