Iran’s Power Transition: Ayatollah Alireza Arafi Takes Charge After Khamenei Killing

Following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran has moved swiftly to stabilise its leadership structure. Senior cleric Ayatollah Alireza Arafi has been appointed as the jurist member of the interim Leadership Council, alongside President Masoud Pezeshkian and the Judiciary Chief. What does this transition mean for Iran’s political future, its nuclear policy, and the ongoing confrontation with the United States and Israel? In this detailed editorial narration, Pankaj Mishra examines the constitutional process, the role of the Assembly of Experts, and the larger geopolitical implications of Iran’s leadership reset. Pankaj Mishra brings the details.