Iran security official says Khamenei transition process to begin Sunday

Iran's security chief Ali Larijani said the transition process following the death of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will begin from Sunday.

In an interview broadcast on state TV, he said that Iran’s future has been considered in the absence of leadership, and a temporary leadership council will be formed soon.  He added that it must be carried out in forming provisional leadership council in accordance with the country’s constitution assigned with its duties.