Iran appoints Ayatollah Alireza Arafi as acting supreme leader   Iran has appointed Alireza Arafi as acting Supreme Leader following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid ongoing military tensions in the region. The appointment was announced by Iranian authorities as part of an interim leadership arrangement in line with the country’s constitution. Under Article 111, a temporary leadership structure assumes the responsibilities of the Supreme Leader until a permanent successor is selected. Arafi, a senior cleric and member of influential religious bodies, is expected to work alongside other top state officials within...