The Iranian Assembly of Experts on Sunday chose a new Supreme Leader to succeed the late Ali Khamenei. According to council members, the new leader has been selected, but their name has not yet been announced. Council member Ahmad Alam al-Huda stated, "Voting was held to select the leader, and the leader was elected." He added that the council's secretariat will announce the name at a later time. Other council members confirmed that the vote took place, with one indicating that Ali Khamenei's son, Mojtaba, will assume the position. Mojtaba Khamenei's name had previously been floated as a potential successor to his father, who held the position since 1989. Council member Mohsen Heydari, representing Khuzestan province, stated, "The most suitable candidate was chosen and received the approval of the majority of the Assembly of Experts."
