After Khamenei, who? How Iran chooses its Supreme Leader and who could be next

2026-03-01 - 04:53

US President Donald Trump announced the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following joint US-Israeli air strikes. Khamenei's demise plunges Iran into uncertainty, with President Pezeshkian and two other officials leading a transitional period. The article explores the succession process and potential successors, including Khamenei's son and grandson, alongside opposition figures advocating for democratic change.