After the Death of Ali Khamenei
As protests ripple through Tehran and uncertainty grips the nation, attention is rapidly shifting toward what may become the most critical issue facing Iran: the struggle for power in the absence of Ali Khamenei.
The Supreme Leader was not just a symbolic figure—he was the central authority in Iran’s political system. His death has triggered intense speculation about succession, behind-the-scenes maneuvering, and the of governance in the Islamic Republic.
The Assembly of Experts and the Question of Succession
Formally, the responsibility to appoint the next Supreme Leader lies with the Assembly of Experts, a powerful clerical body. However, the decision is unlikely to be straightforward.
Potential candidates are already being discussed in political and analytical circles, each representing different ideological and strategic directions for the country. The choice will determine whether Iran continues along a similar path or shifts toward a new approach—either more hardline or more pragmatic.
Behind closed doors, negotiations, alliances, and rivalries are expected to intensify.
