Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was assassinated in US-Israeli air attacks, leading to a crucial moment for Tehran as they seek a successor. Several senior leaders, including Khamenei’s top security adviser and IRGC commander-in-chief, were also killed in the attack. Iran has vowed revenge, while President Trump warned against retaliatory attacks. The Supreme Leader is chosen by the Assembly of Experts, with a temporary council handling duties until a new leader is elected. Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of the late Ayatollah, is a top contender for the position. The political structure in Iran has been prepared for this transition, with a process in place to avoid a vacuum of power.
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