Facing protests and US threats, Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei has reportedly transferred control of the state to Ali Larijani, effectively marginalizing President Pezeshkian.

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has entrusted Ali Larijani, the top national security official, to ensure the Islamic Republic endures possible war and assassination.

Iran's Supreme Leader has reportedly appointed close ally Ali Larijani as the country's de facto leader, sidelining the elected president, amidst rising fears of US strikes and assassination.