Election of Iran’s New Supreme Leader Has Taken Place

March 9, 2026

TL;DR

Iran's Assembly of Experts has completed the selection of a new supreme leader.
Assembly member Ahmad Alamolhoda confirmed that the leader has been determined.
He refuted rumors that the Assembly had not reached a decision.
The public announcement of the decision depends on the Assembly's secretary.
The 88-member body has the authority to appoint a new ayatollah.
The constitution requires the Assembly to appoint a new leader promptly if the current one dies or becomes incapacitated.

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