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Iran president, 2 officials to lead transition after Khamenei's death

 Published: 12:04, 1 March 2026

Iran president, 2 officials to lead transition after Khamenei's death

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and two other top officials will lead Iran during the transitional period following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, state television reported today (1 March).

Judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei and another official from the country's legal council will be part of the trio overseeing the transition, according to state television, which cited Mohammad Mokhber, one of Khamenei's advisors.

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