U.S.-Iran Latest: What happens after Ali Khamenei dies? Chaos, elections and a new supreme leader

Reuters quoted Israeli officials as saying that Khamenei’s body had been found. Since the raid began, Ali Khamenei No word has been received yet, and satellite photos show the initial bombardment severely damaged his home.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi earlier told NBC News that “as far as I know,” Khamenei and Masoud Pezeshkian are still alive.

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Reuters quoted sources as saying CIA Believe that members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (Islamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsHe may succeed Ali Khamenei if he is killed in action.

The intelligence agency’s findings did not lead to anything clear, according to sources who spoke on condition of anonymity.

According to the Islamic Republic’s constitution, upon the death of the Supreme Leader, an expert meeting of 88 senior clerics will convene to choose a successor.

The Guardian Council (GC) is a 12-member committee that oversees every election in Iran. Of the 12 members of the GC, 6 are priests ordained by the SL. The Chief Justice elected by the former SL nominates the list of jurists and then the Parliament appoints the remaining 6 members of the Council.

Candidates may then be selected from the clerical body and must receive prior approval from the Governor.

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According to reports, there have been many explosions in Iran, especially in Tehran. According to Iranian state television, multiple students were killed at a primary school in southern Iran.

Iranian authorities said the U.S. attack did not catch them off guard and would have “long-lasting and widespread consequences.” Iranian authorities also said that all possible scenarios, including “situations not previously considered”, are on the table.

Analysts have repeatedly warned in recent weeks that unchecked U.S. or Israeli military action against Iran could cause chaos and violence across the Middle East. middle East and seriously destabilize the region.

Global markets could be shaken by an attack, especially if Iran succeeds in making the Strait of Hormuz dangerous for trade. By 2025, one-third of global oil exports will pass through the strait by sea.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guards also stated that Iran will continue to retaliate until it “completely defeats the enemy” and threatens all U.S. bases and interests in the region.