Iran’s Assembly of Experts says consensus reached on Khamenei’s successor

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 8, 2026 at 10:24 AM

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Following the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israeli strike, Iran's Assembly of Experts has reportedly reached a consensus on his successor. According to Assembly member Ayatollah Mohammad-Mahdi Mirbagheri, the selection process faces some remaining obstacles. The 88-member Assembly is constitutionally authorized to choose the Supreme Leader. Israeli military officials have threatened members of the Assembly of Experts against participating in the selection process. Another member of the body, Hojjatoleslam Jafari, expressed hope that the Iranian people will be satisfied with the decision, emphasizing the urgency of the matter.

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Middle East 40% Tehran 40% Mehr news agency 40% Fars news agency ×240% Hojjatoleslam Jafari 50% Israel ×260% United States 60% Ayatollah Mohammad-Mahdi Mirbagheri ×270% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ×390% Iran ×790% Assembly of Experts ×495%

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supreme leader 100% assembly of experts 90% successor selection 80% iran 80% ayatollah ali khamenei 70% consensus 60% united states-israeli strike 60% middle east 50% iranian constitution 40%

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