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Ali Reza Arafi Appointed to Interim Council With Two Others to Oversee Transition After Khamenei's Death
An interim council with Iran's president, judiciary chief, and a Guardian Council jurist will govern until a new supreme leader is chosen, following Khamenei's death in US-Israeli strikes.
- On Saturday, the United States and Israel launched a major attack on Iran, raising concerns about leadership after the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, from natural causes.
- Amid accusations Tehran supplied drones to Russia, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Iran's regional threats justified targeting its leadership.
- U.S. Central Command released video showing fighter jets striking targets, while Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain intercepted missile barrages and six died in Karachi protests Sunday.
- The Arab League appealed for all parties to work towards de-escalation 'as soon as possible' on Sunday to prevent regional instability, following the crisis discussions involving the United Nations Security Council and EU diplomats.
- Countries were split over the strikes, with Australia and Canada backing them while Russia and China criticized; China called for an immediate ceasefire Saturday, and Espen Barth Eide warned of a possible 'new, extensive war'.
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Meet The New Leader Of Iran After The Killing Of "Supreme Leader" Khamenei
By now, you likely know that the "Supreme Leader" of Iran, "Ayatollah Ali Khamenei" has been killed by US airstrikes. What you may not know is who is currently running the country, since not only is Khamenei dead but so are 40 of his top officials.
Since Ali Khamenei's death, Iran has been divided into two parts. On the one hand, there are scenes of lukewarmness. On the other hand, the regime's supporters cry out, mourn and demand vengeance against the Israeli-American attack. At this stage, there is no uprising, but a tense expectation. If the regime is weakened, there are still 200,000 Guardians of the Revolution. Pending the election of a new Supreme Leader, a triumvirat is acting, with…
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