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Commentary: From Ceasefire to Succession, Iran’s Real Power Struggle Has Just Begun
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From ceasefire to succession, Iran’s real power struggle has just begun
As international attention turns away from missile strikes and toward diplomacy following the recent ceasefire between Iran and Israel, a deeper, longer-term struggle is quietly taking shape inside the Islamic Republic — one that will define the country’s political future. For the first time in his 36 years in power, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has publicly acknowledged that he has identified potential successors. Though overshadowed b…
Commentary: From ceasefire to succession, Iran’s real power struggle has just begun
As international attention turns away from missile strikes and toward diplomacy following the recent ceasefire between Iran and Israel, a deeper, longer-term struggle is quietly taking shape inside the Islamic Republic — one that will define the country’s political future.
The head of the regime Ali Khamenei was absent from the state funeral service for the victims of Israeli attacks: the event was a demonstration of power by the Mullah regime, which Khamenei is not supposed to skimp despite fragile health. His stay away fuels speculation about loss of power and internal change.
Israel’s attacks on Iran are liquefying the red line that has always been sacred even for the Iranian opposition: foreign interference against the ayatollah regime is no longer taboo for many. What has caused this change?
The lack of public appearance of the Iranian Supreme Guide questions. In the Iranian press, including the opposition, speculations about its succession and possible scenarios of political transition abound.
Iran’s supreme leader is facing his gravest challenge yet – and has few options left - Egypt Independent
CNN — For nearly four decades, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has navigated internal dissent, economic crises and war, but the unprecedented strikes by Israel and the United States on Iran mark his greatest challenge yet.
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