Pezeshkian and officials to oversee Iran’s transition after Khamenei’s death
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will join two other top officials to lead Iran during the transitional period following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, according to state television. Judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei and another legal council member will also be part of this leadership trio. The announcement was made by Mohammad Mokhber, an adviser to Khamenei. Thousands of mourners have gathered in central Tehran, expressing grief and chanting slogans.
What we know
- Masoud Pezeshkian and two other officials will oversee Iran’s transition after Ali Khamenei’s death.
- The trio includes judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei and another legal council member.
- The information was reported by state television, citing adviser Mohammad Mokhber.
- Thousands of mourners assembled in central Tehran, many dressed in black and holding photos of Khamenei.
- Mourners chanted slogans such as “death to America” and “death to Israel” in Enghelab Square.
