Summary
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, was killed in a US-Israeli air attack, leading to a critical moment for Iran as it seeks a new leader. Iran's Assembly of Experts, a clerical body, is responsible for choosing the next Supreme Leader, while a temporary council will handle the duties until a decision is made.
Key Facts
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was assassinated in a US-Israeli air attack.
- Several senior Iranian leaders were also killed in the attack.
- Iran has vowed to retaliate against the killings.
- The Assembly of Experts will choose a new Supreme Leader.
- The Assembly of Experts is made up of 88 members elected by the public.
- Candidates for this assembly are vetted by the Guardian Council.
- Iran's constitution allows a temporary council to manage duties until a new leader is appointed.
- President Trump has warned against Iran's retaliatory actions and may continue strikes.
