Iranian religious officials have reportedly come close to agreeing on who will succeed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to statements made Sunday by a key religious authority.
Ayatollah Mohammadmehdi Mirbaqeri, who serves on the Assembly of Experts, told the Mehr news agency that broad agreement has been achieved among the majority regarding the succession question. However, he noted that “some obstacles” still need to be worked out in the selection process.
Iranian news outlets indicated that the religious body responsible for choosing the country’s supreme leader has encountered a procedural dispute. The disagreement centers on whether their ultimate choice must be made during a face-to-face gathering or if the decision can be finalized without requiring such a formal meeting.
