Almost done for Khamenei's succession: a candidate 'hated by the Great Satan' chosen

A majority consensus on the succession of the Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, "has been more or less reached": this was announced by Ayatollah Mohammadmehdi Mirbaqeri, a member of the Assembly of Experts, reports Mehr. Ayatollah Mohsen Heidari Alekasir, another member of the Assembly, said that a candidate was chosen based on the counsel of the late supreme leader, the Iranian leader should have been "hated by the enemy". "Even the Great Satan (the U.S.) has mentioned his name," Heidari Alekasir said. Days ago, Trump called Khamenei's son, Mojtaba, an "unacceptable" choice.

The body responsible for electing the new Supreme Leader of Iran has reached a decision, its members stated, although the name has not yet been announced.

"The most suitable candidate, approved by the majority of the Assembly of Experts, has been identified," said Mohsen Heydari, a member of the selection body representing the Khuzestan province, according to the Iranian news agency Isna. Another member, Mohammad Mehdi Mirbagheri, confirmed in a video broadcast by the Iranian news agency Fars that "a firm opinion reflecting the majority opinion has been reached".