Iran's Supreme Leader Successor Chosen: Panel Reaches Consensus Amid Obstacles

• Iran's Assembly of Experts has reached a consensus on the next supreme leader after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death.
• Ayatollah Mohammadmehdi Mirbaqeri confirmed the consensus, but "some obstacles" remain before the official announcement.
• Two members, Ayatollah Mohsen Heidari Alekasir and Ahmad Alamolhoda, stated a successor has been chosen.
• The selection criteria emphasize the leader must "be hated by the enemy," a principle advised by the late supreme leader.
• Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the slain leader, is a top candidate, despite US President Donald Trump calling him "unacceptable."