new video loaded: Who’s in Charge of Iran’s Government After Khamenei’s Killing?2:47Who is in charge of Iran’s government after airstrikes killed the supreme leader and some of his defense and security officials? Erika Solomon, our bureau chief for Iran and Iraq, describes what we know.By Erika Solomon, Nikolay Nikolov, Jon Miller, Stephanie Swart, Rafaela Balster, Samuel Granados and Christina ShamanMarch 3, 2026
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TUE · 2026-03-03 · 23:41 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0304-21148
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Who’s in Charge of Iran’s Government After Khamenei’s Killing?
In a video report dated March 3, 2026, *The New York Times* addresses the question of who is in charge of Iran's government following airstrikes that killed Supreme Leader Khamenei and other defense and security officials. Erika Solomon, the bureau chief for Iran and Iraq, provides information about the situation.
Erika Solomon, Nikolay Nikolov, Jon Miller, Stephanie Swart, Rafaela Balster, Samuel Granados and Christina ShamanNew York Times - WorldFiled 2026-03-03 · 23:41 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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In a video report dated March 3, 2026, *The New York Times* addresses the question of who is in charge of Iran's government following airstrikes that killed Supreme Leader Khamenei and other defense and security officials. Erika Solomon, the bureau chief for Iran and Iraq, provides information about the situation. The report aims to clarify the power structure in Iran after this significant event and identify potential successors or governing bodies. The video report is accompanied by contributions from Nikolay Nikolov, Jon Miller, Stephanie Swart, Rafaela Balster, Samuel Granados, and Christina Shaman.
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Erika Solomon, bureau chief for Iran and Iraq, describes what we know about who is in charge.
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Airstrikes killed the supreme leader of Iran and some of his defense and security officials.
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