The deliberations of the Council of Experts continue to be held regularly in a safe atmosphere and the result of the selection of the new leader may be announced soon, according to Al Jazeera citing Fars News
Newsquawk Staff ·
- No sessions were held in the building that was targeted in Qom and the Assembly of Experts is being held in absentia due to security considerations.
- Iranian Media via Al Hadath says the Assembly of Experts Holds the Final Vote to Choose Khamenei's Successor
What it means
The ongoing deliberations around the selection of Khamenei's successor indicate significant political movements in Iran, which could influence regional stability and energy markets. Given the geopolitical implications, especially in the context of oil prices, this development might heighten market sensitivity to any future decisions that could affect supply dynamics. It's crucial to monitor reactions in commodities and related assets as this unfolds.
Sources
- Israeli PM Netanyahu's bloc has 56 seats and opposition has 49 seats after 50.1% of votes were counted, according to Israel's Channel 12
- Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi says sustainable regional security requires collective responsibility, mutual respect for sovereignty and cooperation among regional countries without foreign military intervention
- Netanyahu’s Likud Party to be largest in Knesset, reports Channel 12 Exit Poll; no clear winner in Israeli election
- US and Russia are discussing potential postwar business deals, including JV for US oil majors off Sakhalin and resumed sales via the Druzhba pipeline, as part of wider talks to end the war in Ukraine, reports FT citing sources
- Iranian President Pezeshkian, at a meeting with Russian President Putin, says there is no point in hoping for the US to resolve problems in the Middle East
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