Guardian Council
Organization GovernmentIran's Guardian Council temporarily leads government after Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's assassination.
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The Guardian Council is a powerful Iranian institution that advises on constitutional and legal matters. Following Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's assassination, the council has taken over as interim leaders of Iran, with Ayatollah Alireza Arafi serving as its member. This development comes amid escalating tensions between Iran and the US-Israel, with hardliners pushing for withdrawal from nuclear disarmament treaties and the government struggling to maintain stability. The Guardian Council's leadership is seen as a temporary measure until a new Supreme Leader is chosen, potentially within days. Its significance lies in its ability to shape Iran's response to the crisis and its potential impact on the country's future trajectory.
Last updated: July 6, 2026
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