Ali Larijani, the Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, declared the establishment of a temporary leadership council that will assume leadership duties in Iran following the tenure of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. This decision comes amid an anticipated transition of power as Khamenei is set to be replaced, prompting the urgent creation of an interim governing body.

The temporary leadership council will comprise key figures, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, the head of the judiciary, and a member from the Guardian Council, which is a significant political body in Iran. The council is designed to ensure stability and continuity in governance while the process of selecting a new supreme leader is underway. This reflects the regime's effort to manage political uncertainty and maintain control in times of transition.

With the appointment of influential members, such as Ali-Reza Arifi, a cleric and Guardian Council member, alongside Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje'i, who heads the judiciary, the temporary council aims to uphold the existing political framework. This move underscores the leadership's commitment to preventing any power vacuum and ensuring that legislative and judicial systems continue to function effectively during this potentially volatile period.