Iran's Assembly of Experts Nears Consensus on Successor to Ayatollah Khamenei

Iran's Assembly of Experts, responsible for appointing the Supreme Leader, has reportedly reached a majority consensus on a successor following the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to member Ayatollah Mohammadmehdi Mirbaqeri and Mehr news agency. However, some procedural obstacles remain, including whether the final decision requires an in-person meeting or can be announced without it. Reports also mention the assassination occurred in a joint US-Israel strike, which is under consideration amid security concerns.