Following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, a three-member transitional governmental council has been established, consisting of President Pezeshkian, the Chief Justice Gholam-Hosseyn Mohseni-Edjei, and cleric Ayatollah Alireza Arafi. This council has assumed constitutional authority until a new Supreme Leader is elected. Reports suggest that the Assembly of Experts has appointed Mojtaba Khamenei, Khamenei's son, as the new Supreme Leader, although official confirmation is still awaited.

However, the practical power in Iran appears to be held by two key individuals: National Security Advisor Ali Larijani and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, both of whom are former commanders of the Revolutionary Guards. Analysts indicate that Larijani is focused on the country's governance and overall strategy, while Ghalibaf’s responsibilities are centered on military efforts. This division of labor suggests a shift towards a more militarized approach to governance in the wake of Khamenei’s departure.

The situation remains fluid, as the transitional council's decisions and the future leadership dynamics will have significant implications for both domestic policy and Iran's foreign relations. Observers are closely monitoring how Larijani and Ghalibaf will navigate this critical transitional phase, particularly in light of ongoing tensions in the region and the evolving political landscape within Iran itself.