Tehran, Mar 1 (V7N) – Iran has officially entered an interim leadership phase following the vacancy in the position of supreme leader, with President Masoud Pezeshkian assuming the role of head of the interim leadership council, according to state television reports cited by Gulf News.

Under the arrangement, the council comprises the president, the head of the judiciary and a senior cleric representing the Guardian Council. The formation of such a body is mandated by Article 111 of Iran’s constitution, which provides for temporary governance in the event of the death or incapacity of the supreme leader.

State media said the council’s primary responsibilities include ensuring administrative continuity, maintaining security stability and overseeing the constitutional process through which the Assembly of Experts will elect a new supreme leader.

Political analysts say the interim structure is crucial to preserving the balance of power within the Islamic Republic during the transition period. However, authorities have not yet announced a timeline or specific procedures for selecting the next supreme leader.

The development marks a significant moment in Iran’s political landscape, as the country navigates leadership transition amid heightened regional tensions.

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