Following the demise of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei announced VP Mohammad Mokhber as Interim President. In message, Ayatollah Khamenei said that Mokhber will take over the Executive based on Article 131 of the Iranian Constitution, reported Iran’s IRNA news agency. Ayatollah Khamenei also tasked Mokhber to prepare for elections and to choose a new President within 50 days at most. Like Raisi, Mohammad Mokhber is seen as close to Ali Khamenei, who became first Vice President in 2021 when Raisi was elected President. Watch video for more.