Summary
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, was killed in US-Israeli military strikes aimed at disrupting Iran's leadership. The Iranian government has formed a temporary council to maintain order while they begin the process of selecting a new leader. The situation has prompted calls for regime change from President Trump and Israel's Prime Minister.
Key Facts
- Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, was killed in US-Israeli strikes.
- The military operation aimed to weaken Iran's command structure.
- Following Khamenei's death, people in Iran and abroad celebrated.
- President Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu encouraged Iranians to pursue government change.
- A temporary three-man council now holds executive authority in Iran.
- Iran's Assembly of Experts is responsible for choosing a new supreme leader.
- Candidates for the Assembly of Experts must be approved by the Guardian Council, which has ties to the leadership.
- The selection process for the new leader is secretive and could be swift.
