DUBAI: Iran is close ​to choosing a new Supreme Leader to replace Ayatollah Ali ‌Khamenei, ‌a ​member of ‌Iran’s ⁠Assembly ​of Experts, tasked ⁠with choosing the new leader, told state TV ⁠on Wednesday.

“The ‌Supreme ‌Leader ​will ‌be ‌identified in the closest opportunity, we are close ‌to a conclusion, however the ⁠situation in ⁠the country is a war situation,” Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami told state TV.