Khamenei's name as Iran's leader will continue says member of Assembly of Experts

DUBAI, March 8 (Reuters) - Khamenei's name as Iran's leader will continue, a member of Iran's Assembly of Experts, Hosseinali Eshkevari, said on Sunday, adding the new leader has been selected and will be soon announced by officials.

"With the majority of votes, the person who will continue the path of Imam Khomeini and the path of the martyr Imam Khamenei has been chosen. The name of Khamenei will continue. The vote has been cast and will be announced soon," said Eshkevari on a video carried by Iranian media.