Iran’s Leadership Transition and the US-Israel Conflict

Mojtaba Khamenei has been elected as Iran’s new supreme leader following the death of Ali Khamenei, prompting significant questions about the future of governance in the Islamic Republic. This transition comes at a critical time as Iran faces escalating conflict with the US and Israel. The power structure established after the 1979 Islamic revolution emphasizes the supremacy of the leader over all institutions, including the military and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, raising concerns about how well the system can endure both internal and external pressures.

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