Iran (IMNA) _ Pezeshkian made the announcement in a video address to the Iranian nation on Sunday evening, reiterating the Islamic Republic's steadfastness against aggressors.
He said that the assassination of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei will bring nothing but humiliation for the United States and the Israeli regime.
Pezeshkian said the Interim Leadership Council, under Article 110 of the Constitution, has begun its work.
According to the Iranian Constitution, the President, the Head of the Judiciary, and one of the jurist members of the Constitutional Council would temporarily assume the duties of the Leader until the next Leader is elected.
Referring to the martyrdom of the Leader, Pezeshkian noted that it was a great tragedy and loss for Iran, but his path will certainly not remain without a guide.
He also said Iranians, mourning the martyrdom of Ayatollah Khamenei on the streets and in mosques, have frustrated the enemies and their evil plans, through their solidarity and cohesion.
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