Iran Appoints Ali Reza Arafi as Guardian Council Jurist

Iran has announced the election of Ali Reza Arafi as a jurist selected by the Guardian Council, according to Jin10. Under the Iranian constitution, in the event of the Supreme Leader's death, resignation, or dismissal, the Assembly of Experts is required to promptly designate and appoint a new Supreme Leader. Until a new Supreme Leader is appointed, a temporary committee consisting of the President, the head of the judiciary, and a jurist elected from the Guardian Council will assume the Supreme Leader's responsibilities.