Iran’s security chief, Ali Larijani, announced that the transition process following the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will begin later in the day. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Chief Justice Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje’i, and a member of the Guardian Council will lead the nation during this transitional phase, as reported by state media IRNA.
Larijani, head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, revealed plans for an interim leadership council to be formed soon. This council, comprising the president, judiciary head, and a jurist from the Guardian Council, will take charge until the election of the next leader. The process is expected to commence promptly, with efforts to establish the council on the same day.
Moreover, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf assured readiness for all scenarios post-Khamenei’s demise. He emphasized that the nation is prepared for the future, including the aftermath of the Supreme Leader’s passing. Ghalibaf also warned of repercussions for US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for crossing Iran’s “red lines.”
Iran’s Islamic Republic Guard Corps (IRGC) pledged to avenge the assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei, promising a severe response against the US and Israel. The IRGC vowed the “most ferocious offensive operation in history” in retaliation for the Supreme Leader’s murder. Additionally, the IRGC initiated Operation True Promise 4’s fifth wave, targeting American vessels in the region, including those in the Indian Ocean.
