Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was reportedly killed in US and Israeli strikes, potentially destabilizing the clerical regime. The complexities of Iran’s political structure, including the influence of the Revolutionary Guards and the Assembly of Experts, complicate the succession process. Khamenei had not publicly named a successor, leaving uncertainty around who could lead, with candidates including his son and other senior clerics. The Revolutionary Guards, now facing significant leadership losses, will likely play a crucial role in shaping Iran’s future.
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