Who Really Runs Iran Now, After Ali Khamenei's Death

Jul 1, 2026, 03:55 PM en source ↗
Iran Leadership & Succession CrisisIran Supreme Leader Succession

Summary

Analysts examine who really holds power in Iran following Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death. President Trump claimed last month that the war had removed a 'first' and 'second set' of leaders, but said the emerging 'third set' was smart, rational and not radicalized.

Preview

US President Donald Trump said last month that the war had removed a "first set" and "second set" of leaders but maintained that the "third set" was "smart", "very rational" and "not radicalised".

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