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Who Is Running Iran Now After This Week's Assassinations?

Who Is Running Iran Now After This Week's Assassinations?

Summary

Top leaders in Iran, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Ali Larijani, have been killed. Khamenei's son, Mojtaba Khamenei, is now the new supreme leader, but there are questions about who is truly in control, with some suggesting the Revolutionary Guard holds significant power.

Key Facts

  • Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Ali Larijani, key figures in Iran, were killed.
  • Mojtaba Khamenei, the late supreme leader's son, has taken over as the new supreme leader.
  • Mojtaba has not been publicly seen since the airstrike that killed his father.
  • Israel claims Iran's leadership is in confusion, mentioning a struggle for control.
  • The Revolutionary Guard, Iran's powerful paramilitary group, might now hold significant control.
  • The Revolutionary Guard was originally formed after Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution.
  • It operates in parallel to Iran’s regular military forces and has substantial influence.

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