The process in the Iranian constitution after Supreme leader's death Under Iran’s constitution, the country’s next supreme leader is selected by the Assembly of Experts, an 88-member body of senior clerics elected every eight years in a nationwide vote. In the 2024 elections, allies of the supreme leader secured all 88 seats, as per BBC. Article 111 of the constitution stipulates that, until a new leader is chosen, a temporary three-member council will carry out the supreme leader’s responsibilities. If no contender secures a two-thirds majority, the interim three-member council could, in principle, remain in charge for an extended period. After Khomeini returned to Iran in February 1979 and declared the Islamic Republic, Khamenei was appointed to the influential Revolutionary Council.

Source: Mint March 01, 2026 04:35 UTC