Will Iran’s Establishment Collapse After Killing of Khamenei?

The assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint US-Israeli air attacks has triggered protests by his supporters and led to a significant blow to the country’s leadership. President Donald Trump views the operation as a “liberation” moment, but experts warn that regime change in Iran may not be easily achieved through airstrikes alone. The country’s dual military structure and swift formation of an interim leadership council indicate a shift towards survivalist nationalism, complicating US hopes for a popular uprising.

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