Iran Faces Leadership Transition After Reports of Supreme Leader Khamenei's Death

Following reports of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death in joint US-Israel strikes, Iran faces a critical leadership transition. The Assembly of Experts, an 88-member clerical body, is constitutionally tasked with appointing a successor, though no official heir has been named. While Khamenei reportedly identified three potential successors excluding his son Mojtaba, questions remain about qualifications and internal power dynamics. A temporary leadership council may assume duties during the transition amid regional tensions and calls for regime change.