Iran’s leadership survived US-Israeli bombardment. But talks to end the war present a new challenge
Summary
Iran’s supreme leader and many top officials were killed in a U.S.-Israeli attack, but Iran’s leadership structure did not collapse. A security council made up of military and civilian leaders now holds power, but disagreements about peace talks with the U.S. could create divisions.Key Facts
- Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed by Israeli strikes early in the war.
- His son, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, succeeded him but has stayed hidden and has not appeared publicly.
- The Supreme National Security Council, including military and civilian leaders, now has central authority.
- Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, the parliament speaker, is the main negotiator with the U.S. and a key figure on the council.
- The council includes hardliners like Revolutionary Guard commanders and reformist politicians.
- The Revolutionary Guard's influence on the council has increased since the war began.
- Experts say Iran’s leadership survived the attacks because power is shared among many groups.
- Peace talks hosted by Pakistani mediators could reveal disagreements among Iran’s leaders about how much to give up.
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