Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has emerged after the recent conflict with Israel to declare “victory,” but analysts suggest his authority is waning, marked by a frail appearance and limited public engagement. Despite not facing immediate challenges to his rule, the war exposed vulnerabilities in his leadership, prompting discussions about succession and the shifting power dynamics within Iran’s political landscape.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Iran’s leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has returned to speak after a recent conflict with Israel, but he seems weaker and less in control than before, making it harder for him to keep his power in the country.
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