Last mentioned: Mar 20, 2026
Election Deadline
The final date by which a national election must be held to choose a permanent successor to the presidency.
Assembly of Experts Convenes
The clerical body meets in Qom to begin the secret process of deliberating on a new Supreme Leader.
Interim Appointment
The First Vice President is expected to assume interim executive duties as per Article 131 of the constitution.
Leadership Loss Confirmed
Reports confirm the deaths of Iran's top leadership figures amid escalating regional tensions.
The sudden removal of Iran's top leadership has triggered a constitutional crisis and sent shockwaves through global energy markets. As the Islamic Republic navigates an unprecedented power vacuum, investors are bracing for heightened volatility in oil prices and regional instability.
Following the sudden loss of Iran's top leadership, the nation has entered a critical 50-day constitutional transition period. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is expected to exert unprecedented influence over the Assembly of Experts as they move to secure the regime's strategic assets and regional proxy networks.