Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the US-Israel joint strikes on Saturday. A council is formed to take over leadership powers until a new Supreme Leader is appointed. Ali Larijani, Secretary of the National Security Council, said the formation of the Interim Leadership Council will take place on Sunday. Also Read | Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is running out of roadHere are the key figures often mentioned as possible successors of Khamenei, as per the Sunday Guardian:1. Ayatollah Alireza Arafi: Senior cleric with leadership roles in both the Assembly of Experts and the Guardian Council.

Source: Mint March 01, 2026 08:26 UTC