In the evening of March 3rd local time, sources indicated that the election for Iran's new Supreme Leader has reached its final stage, with a decision expected soon.
Meeting Adjustments and Security Measures
It was revealed that the building housing Iran's Assembly of Experts in Qom was indeed attacked, but no meetings were taking place at the site at the time. Voting was shifted to a remote format due to security concerns, allowing experts to cast their ballots off-site.
- Assembly members had previously held discussions within internal committees regarding potential candidates.
- The current round of negotiations is progressing rapidly, with some members stating that the selection process for the new Supreme Leader could be unexpectedly swift.
Succession Process
Insiders noted that Ayatollah Khamenei did not name a specific successor during his lifetime, leaving the crucial decision to the Assembly of Experts through deliberation and election.