Iranian state media has confirmed that Ayatollah Alireza Arafi has been appointed as the interim Supreme Leader following the death of Ali Khamenei, APA reports.
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Ayatollah Ali Reza Arafi has been selected as a member of Iran’s interim leadership council, APA reports.
He will serve alongside Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and the head of the judiciary as part of the temporary governing body.
The interim council is tasked with overseeing leadership responsibilities during the transitional period.