Event Brief
Khamenei Ensures Succession Amid US Strike Fears
Filed: Feb 22, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET
Summary: Iran's supreme leader appoints Ali Larijani as de facto leader, sidelining elected president amid rising tensions.
WHO: Ali Larijani, Masoud Pezeshkian
WHAT: Appointment of de facto leader
WHEN: Feb 22, 2026 at 8:59 AM ET
WHERE: Tehran
WHY: To ensure succession amid fears of US actions
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