{"id":3755,"date":"2026-03-01T15:29:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T15:29:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/d.sheep-mine.ts.net\/?p=3755"},"modified":"2026-03-01T15:29:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T15:29:49","slug":"128918901-cms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/d.sheep-mine.ts.net\/?p=3755","title":{"rendered":"Iran says interim leadership is functioning; hints at new leader appointment ‘in a day or two’ – The Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Iran\u2019s President Masoud Pezeshkian<\/a> on Sunday announced that a new interim leadership council has formally begun functioning. This comes after the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US and Israeli strikes.In a recorded video statement broadcast on state television, Pezeshkian said, “The interim leadership council started its work. We will continue with all our strength along the path set by Imam Khamenei, the founder of the Islamic Republic.” <\/p>\n

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Iran Appoints Interim Leader After Khamenei Killing; Who Is Alireza Arafi | WAtch<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

He added “\u201cWe will continue the path of the Leader with strength. Our Armed Forces are crushing the bases of the enemies.”Iran\u2019s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi indicated that the process to appoint a new Supreme Leader could be completed within days, Al Jazeera reported.Speaking to the news outlet on Sunday, he said state institutions were functioning, and succession procedures were underway.\u201cYou may see the selection of a supreme leader in a day or two,\u201d Araghchi said, adding that “Iran\u2019s institutions are functioning” and that the country \u201chas constitutional procedures in place.\u201dDescribing the killing as a watershed moment, Araghchi said, “\u201cIt is absolutely unprecedented and a major violation of international law for a leader of another country to be assassinated by foreign forces.”He further warned, “That would make this conflict \u2013 this war of aggression by the Americans against us \u2013 even more dangerous and more complicated, and it would perhaps add new aspects to it.”The foreign minister also confirmed that Tehran had activated constitutional provisions to ensure continuity of governance.\u201cWe have begun a constitutional process, and the Transitional Council was established today and will work to manage affairs,\u201d he said. Emphasising Iran\u2019s stance on retaliation and self-defence, Araghchi added, \u201cWe have no restrictions or limits in defending ourselves.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Under Iran\u2019s constitution, the Supreme Leader is the highest authority in the country, wielding control over the armed forces, judiciary, state broadcasting and key appointments, while also setting overarching state policy.In the event of a vacancy, the Assembly of Experts \u2014 an elected clerical body \u2014 is tasked with selecting a successor.If the post becomes suddenly vacant, a temporary leadership arrangement is activated to ensure continuity. This typically involves senior constitutional authorities assuming interim responsibilities until a new Supreme Leader is chosen.<\/div>\n\n

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