The selection of a new supreme leader will not take long.

Axar.az informs, citing Iran International, a member of Iran’s Assembly of Experts said this on Tuesday.

The Assembly of Experts has sworn to choose the next leader based on religious criteria and its own judgment, without regard to individual preferences or political factions, Ali Moalemi said.

He said there was no cause for concern, and the body would select a person similar to Khamenei.

Israel and the U.S. began military operations against Iran on February 28. The strikes have reportedly killed dozens of high-ranking officials, including Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei.

In response, Iran has carried out retaliatory strikes against U.S. bases in neighboring countries and targets in Israel.