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Iran's Supreme Leader Successor Chosen: Panel Reaches Consensus Amid Obstacles

Ali Khamenei ruled Iran from 1989 as supreme leader after serving as president for nearly eight years.

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Moneycontrol•08-03-2026, 15:11

Iran's Supreme Leader Successor Chosen: Panel Reaches Consensus Amid Obstacles

•Iran's Assembly of Experts has reached a consensus on the next supreme leader after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death.
•Ayatollah Mohammadmehdi Mirbaqeri confirmed the consensus, but "some obstacles" remain before the official announcement.
•Two members, Ayatollah Mohsen Heidari Alekasir and Ahmad Alamolhoda, stated a successor has been chosen.
•The selection criteria emphasize the leader must "be hated by the enemy," a principle advised by the late supreme leader.
•Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the slain leader, is a top candidate, despite US President Donald Trump calling him "unacceptable."

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