Biden wins Arizona, consolidates lead over Trump
Washington: President-elect Joe Biden has narrowly won Arizona, major US media outlets projected on Friday, capturing the state's 11 electoral votes and consolidating his lead over his Republican rival and incumbent US President Donald Trump.
Biden, a Democract, has won Arizona, flipping a longtime Republican stronghold, CNN reported.
The state's 11 Electoral College votes bring 77-year-old Biden's lead to 290-217 and put further pressure on President Trump, who has yet to concede the election held on November 3.
Trump, 74, has been making baseless attacks on the vote counts favouring Biden.
Biden, who won the state by about 11,000 votes, or 0.3 percentage points, is the first Democratic presidential candidate to carry the state since President Bill Clinton in 1996, The New York Times reported.
Arizona has not voted for a Democrat for president since 1996. In 2016, Trump beat Hillary Clinton there. The race was called on the ninth day of counting after Election Day, NBC News reported.
This leaves only North Carolina and Georgia as states that have not yet been called. They are both still rated as "too close to call," it reported.
To win the race to the White House, the winner has to garner at least 270 electoral votes out of the 538-member Electoral College votes.
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Who could succeed Ali Khamenei as Iran Supreme Leader?
Tehran: The question of who will succeed Ali Khamenei as Iran’s Supreme Leader has become a major subject of international political attention.
Under Iran’s Constitution, the authority to appoint the next Supreme Leader rests with the Assembly of Experts, an 88-member body of senior Islamic jurists. The Assembly is constitutionally mandated to select and, if necessary, remove the Supreme Leader.
Reports indicate that three names had been considered in internal discussions in the event of a leadership transition.
One of the prominent figures mentioned is Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje'i, the current Head of Iran’s Judiciary. He is regarded as a senior official with significant experience in the judicial and administrative structure of the country.
Another name discussed is Ali Asghar Hejazi, a long-serving official known for his role within the leadership establishment.
The name of Hassan Khomeini has also surfaced in discussions. He is the grandson of Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran. His family lineage has drawn attention in political circles.
There has also been discussion surrounding Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Ali Khamenei. While he is believed to have influence within religious and security networks, no official confirmation has been made regarding his candidacy.
Separately, reports have indicated that Ali Larijani, a senior political figure with extensive experience in government, has been entrusted with key responsibilities amid ongoing developments. However, no formal announcement has been made regarding succession.
Ultimately, the selection of the next Supreme Leader will be determined by the Assembly of Experts in accordance with constitutional procedures.
