Who’s in Charge of Iran’s Government After Khamenei’s Killing?

New York Times - WorldEN 1 min read 100% complete by Erika Solomon, Nikolay Nikolov, Jon Miller, Stephanie Swart, Rafaela Balster, Samuel Granados and Christina ShamanMarch 4, 2026 at 12:41 AM

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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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Supreme Leader of Iran ×240% Majlis 60% Islamic Republic of Iran ×280% Ali Khamenei ×4100% Iran ×6100%

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Iran

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