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Iran’s Assembly of Experts says consensus reached on Khamenei’s successor

Iran’s Assembly of Experts says consensus reached on Khamenei’s successor

Summary

Iran's Assembly of Experts has come to a consensus on choosing the next supreme leader after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. However, some issues in the decision process still need to be resolved. The Israeli military has issued warnings against those participating in the selection.

Key Facts

  • Iran's Assembly of Experts will choose the next supreme leader.
  • Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was assassinated in a U.S.-Israeli strike.
  • Israeli military warned those involved in selecting Khamenei's successor.
  • Ayatollah Mohammad-Mahdi Mirbagheri confirmed a consensus was reached.
  • Members of the Assembly of Experts had differences over meeting formalities.
  • A candidate was chosen, based partly on Khamenei’s guidance.
  • President Trump stated he finds Khamenei's son an unacceptable choice.

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