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5 figures in the race, here's who could be Khamenei's successor in Iran

2026-03-01 12:40:00, Kosova & Bota CNA

5 figures in the race, here's who could be Khamenei's successor in

Following the official announcement of the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, from joint US and Israeli attacks, the entire country and the world is thinking about his successor.

The Process of Replacing the Supreme Leader in Iran

According to the Iranian constitution, the selection of a new Supreme Leader is made by the Assembly of Experts, a body of about 88 senior Shiite clerics elected to oversee and appoint the next leader. This assembly operates within the framework of Iran's theocratic system and its influence on the selection is considerable.

The main names being mentioned as candidates for the position of the new Leader

1. Hojjat-ol-Eslam Mohsen Qomi

Considered one of the most trusted men in Khamenei's previous cabinet and with close ties to the power structures, he was a close advisor and influential figure within the former leader's circle.

2. Ayatollah Alireza Arafi

A senior cleric who serves as a member of Iran's Assembly of Experts and Guardian Council. He also heads the Shiite seminary system, which gives him great weight in the process of selecting the leader.

3. Ayatollah Mohsen Araki

A well-known figure in the Assembly of Experts with extensive experience within Iranian religious and institutional structures. Supported by several conservative factions.

4 Ayatollah Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei

Currently the head of Iran's judiciary and a figurehead with experience in national politics and law enforcement, his network of connections and long career make him a strong candidate for stability in a time of turmoil.

5. Ayatollah Hashem Hosseini Bushehri

A senior religious figure based in the city of Qom and second chairman of the Assembly of Experts. Although less mentioned than the others above, he is a possible name.

Options outside the theocratic system are a type of alternative that has very little chance of being realized immediately due to the constitution and internal mechanisms of the Iranian state that privilege domestic clerics. /CNA





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