- The Iranian government declared its executive leadership transformation. The IRNA news agency reports that the Supreme Leader has lost his governing powers which the temporary council now exercises. The decision follows reports that Supreme Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died during a US–Israeli military operation.
- The state media confirmed that a three-member council will now control all state operations. The council consists of President Masoud Pezeshkian, the head of judiciary, and a jurist member who belongs to the Guardian Council. The body will carry out government functions between the present time and the selection of a new Supreme Leader.
Role of the Guardian Council and Assembly of Experts
- The Guardian Council ranks among the most powerful institutions in Iran which operates under the Supreme Leader. The institution serves as a fundamental component of Iran's political system and judicial system.
- The Assembly of Experts received reference when this context was established. The assembly consists of 88 members. The assembly comprises Shiite clerics who serve eight-year terms as elected officials. According to Iranian law the Assembly of Experts has the power to appoint the Supreme Leader. The assembly functions as the organization which safeguards constitutional rights while it monitors all constitutional activities.
Other Reported Casualties
- The attack resulted in the deaths of high ranking Iranian officials according to Iranian state media reports. The military commander Mahmoud Pakpour lost his life. The strikes killed Ali Shamkhani who served as Khamenei's senior adviser.
- The government has not yet announced further details about the leadership transition process.
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