Iran’s president says temporary leadership council has begun work

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said an interim leadership council had begun work on Sunday after the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, framing the move as part of the constitution’s succession process.

In a recorded video message, Pezeshkian said the council started operating on Sunday, March 1, citing Article 111 of Iran’s constitution.

He also said Iran’s armed forces would continue attacks on what he called “enemy bases,” and urged supporters of the Islamic Republic to maintain a visible presence in public spaces.