In a moment of regional high voltage, the supreme leader of Iran, Ayatolá Ali Jamesi, would have activated a follow -up protocol, since Three possible replacements in the case of being killed During a hypothetical – and possible – attack by Israel or the United States.
The information, unveiled by The New York Times And attributed to Iranian sources with direct knowledge of the case, he points out that the measure is derived from a released place where the 86 -year -old -old leader would be protected.
According to the American media, Jamei has asked the meeting of experts – theocratic organization responsible for choosing the supreme leader – to give priority to the Choice of his successor between a small group of high hierarchy clergySelected by itself.
Iranian supreme leader, Ali Jamesi, during a ceremony of Jomeini on June 4.
All with the aim of guaranteeing an expected transition and Save the continuity of the Iranian political-religious system In the middle of the growing regional conflict.
The highest headquarters in Iran concentrates an unparalleled power in the country, which covers the behavior of the armed forces, as well as the last word on the legislative, executive and judicial fields, in addition to incarnating it Maximum spiritual authority within Chií Islam.
The decision occurs in a context that is mainly delicate for the recent war escalation between Israel and Iran, Unlocking after an Israeli bombing against strategic facilities in Iranian territory. This has activated a series of air collisions between the two countries, so that the risk of open fire has been brought.
In this high -voltage climate, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, has stated that he will make a decision within two weeks about a possible American military participation, with the declared goal to prevent I will acquire offensive nuclear capacities.
For his part, the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamín Netanyahu, has argued Jamesi’s elimination would mean the end of the conflict. Trump, on the other hand, said he knew the location of the Iranian leader, although he said he is not considering his elimination “for the time being”.