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What happens to the Iranian regime now? | The Telegraph
What happens to the Iranian regime now? | The Telegraph
2026-03-01T15:07:43Z
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Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, has died after 36 years in power, leading to potential instability within the Iranian regime. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has vowed revenge, and a three-man interim council has been established to govern until a new grand Ayatollah is elected.
  • Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, has been killed after 36 years in power, marking a significant turning point for the Iranian regime. In response, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has vowed to take revenge, and a fatwa has been issued by a grand Ayatollah calling for Muslims worldwide to retaliate
  • The Iranian constitution provides for a three-man interim council to govern until a new grand Ayatollah is elected. This council includes the president, the head of the judiciary, and a member of the Guardian Council, with Ari Larajani believed to be a key figure influencing its decisions
  • Khameneis death could trigger a power struggle among various factions within Iran, including clerics and political elites. This instability may lead to a popular uprising against the regime, which could result in either its overthrow or significant reforms
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