As Iran Buries Khamenei, a New Kind of Islamic Republic Rises
Summary
Iran is burying its longtime Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following his death in an attack. His son, Mojtaba Khamenei, now leads the country with a collective leadership, including the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, shaping a new version of Iran’s ruling system.Key Facts
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader for 37 years, was killed in an attack.
- Mojtaba Khamenei, his son, is the new Supreme Leader but has not been publicly seen since the attack.
- A collective leadership, including political groups and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), shares power in Iran.
- Mojtaba Khamenei is expected to maintain strong control and enforce key rules without formally sharing much power.
- Past leader Khamenei allowed some reformist political participation; the new leader seems stricter with limits.
- The U.S. has interfered in Iran’s domestic affairs, complicating efforts to build national consensus.
- Public opinion in Iran matters, but the government uses security forces to control protests and dissent.
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