Summary
Iran plans to set up a temporary leadership council following the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. This council will include key Iranian officials and will govern until a new supreme leader is elected. The attack on Khamenei was attributed to the United States and Israel.
Key Facts
- Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in an attack reportedly by the U.S. and Israel.
- Ali Larijani, Iran's security chief, announced the formation of an interim leadership council.
- The council will include the president, head of the judiciary, and a jurist from the Guardian Council.
- This interim council will operate until the Assembly of Experts selects a new supreme leader.
- The Assembly of Experts is an 88-member panel responsible for choosing the next leader.
- Iran accuses the U.S. and Israel of attempting to destabilize the country.
- Iran has begun a 40-day mourning period for Khamenei.
- Ali Larijani, Khamenei's adviser, warned against secessionist groups taking advantage of the situation.
