Khamenei’s Death Sparks Talk of Iran’s Turning Point
TL;DR
Analysts say the sudden death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei could mark a turning point for the Islamic Republic, creating a leadership vacuum and testing the regime as mass protests continue; the IRGC may recalibrate its approach—potentially easing repression or mobilizing nationalist sentiment—to weather the transition and maintain power.
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