World Blog by humble servant.Iran poised to pick next supreme leader. Iran Chronicles 22. Who are the candidates? The Assembly of Experts says a consensus has been reached on Ali Khamenei’s successor Iran poised to pick next supreme leader. Who are they.
In a historic and volatile turn of events following the February 28, 2026, assassination of Ali Khamenei , the Iranian Assembly of Experts has reportedly reached a consensus on a successor. Despite the looming shadow of the U.S. and Israel, who have both signaled that any new appointee will be viewed as a legitimate target, Tehran appears determined to move forward with a domestic selection. The message from the Assembly of Experts is clear: the process of the Islamic Republic’s continuity is an internal affair, effectively telling outside powers—specifically U.S. President Donald Trump , who has suggested Washington should have a say—that the "leadership of the Revolution" is not for sale or external negotiation. The Frontrunners for Succession While the official name remains under wraps to mitigate security risks, several key figures have emerged as the likely choices: Mojtaba Khamenei: The second son of the late leader. Despite the Islamic Republic's official stance...