Who is Ayatollah Arafi? Iran names interim Supreme Leader following the killing of Ali Khamenei

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Following Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, Alireza Arafi has been named interim Supreme Leader of Iran. He holds various positions, including member of the Guardian Council and head of the Basij.

Ayatollah Arafi appointed as temporary supreme leader after Khamenei's death

Ayatollah Arafi appointed as temporary supreme leader after Khamenei's death(VIA REUTERS)

Alireza Arafi has been named as the interim Supreme Leader of Iran, following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iranian media reported on Sunday. Arafi is a member of the Guardian Council, the Assembly of Experts, and the head of the Basij. He was the former chairman of Al-Mustafa International University, Qom Friday prayer leader and head of Iran's Seminary.

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