Expediency Council

Following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran has formed a three-member interim council to manage state duties during the transition period. This council, composed of Ayatollah Alireza Arafi (member of a constitutional watchdog), the Iranian president, and the chief justice, is a temporary measure to ensure stability while the Assembly of Experts, an 88-member clerical panel, convenes to select a new Supreme Leader. The formation of this council is newsworthy due to the critical juncture in Iranian politics, as the succession of the Supreme Leader is a complex and potentially destabilizing process. The council's immediate relevance lies in its role in maintaining order and facilitating the selection of Khamenei's successor, a decision that will significantly shape Iran's future domestic and foreign policies.