Ayatollah Alireza Arafi has been made the interim Supreme Leader of Iran after the death of Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israel attack. According to the constitution, a new interim council will take charge of the country until a new leader is selected.
Who is Alireza Arafi: After the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a major political change has started in the country. Iranian cleric Ayatollah Alireza Arafi has been appointed as the interim Supreme Leader in Tehran. Iran’s government news agency ISNA itself has given information about Arafi’s appointment.
Who is Alireza Arafi?
Ayatollah Alireza Arafi has been made the new Supreme Leader of Iran. Alireza Arafi has been associated with many major religious and constitutional organizations. Arafi, who has strong views, has been made a legal expert member in the interim leadership council. This council will perform all the responsibilities of the Supreme Leader until a new leader is selected in accordance with the Constitution of Iran.
Who is included in the interim leadership council?
According to the Constitution of Iran, this interim council includes, in addition to Iranian President Massoud Pejeshkian, Chief Justice Gholam-Hossein Mohsini-Ezei and a senior cleric from the Guardian Council. This council will now take all major decisions related to the country.
Iran Political Transition: A period of change and uncertainty
After Khamenei’s death, Iran has now entered a new phase. The country is facing two big challenges simultaneously. In these, there is a threat of external military attacks but the constitutional process of selecting a new Supreme Leader within the country will be no less challenging. In the coming days, it will be important to see how successful the Interim Council is in maintaining stability in the country.
US-Israel Joint Attack: Khamenei died in the attack
According to the report, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint military attack by America and Israel. This major military operation was carried out on Saturday.
Military bases, government institutions and places associated with senior leaders were targeted in the attack. In this action, locations associated with Defense Minister Amir Naserzadeh and Commander-in-Chief Mohammad Pakpur were also targeted. 86-year-old Khamenei became the Supreme Leader of Iran in 1989 and since then the command of the country was in his hands.
Who first broke the news of Khamenei’s death?
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu first announced Khamenei’s death. Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social that Khamenei is no more and called it a big step towards justice. However, initially Iran denied these reports. But Khamenei’s death was officially confirmed on Sunday morning.