Iran's regime is still intact - the coming days will show if it can hold out

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete March 1, 2026 at 07:05 PM

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Following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in joint US-Israeli strikes, Iran faces a critical period. News of Khamenei's death sparked celebrations among some Iranians and the diaspora, while the US and Israeli leaders called for regime change. Iranian state television confirmed Khamenei's death and announced a temporary council to assume executive authority. The selection of a new supreme leader falls to the Assembly of Experts, but its candidates must be approved by the Guardian Council, a body influenced by the former Supreme Leader. The regime is attempting to project stability by invoking constitutional mechanisms. The coming days will reveal if the current system can hold.

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Operation Epic Fury 45% Assembly of Experts 50% Guardian Council 55% Islamic Republic 60% Benjamin Netanyahu 65% Donald Trump 70% Israel ×275% United States ×380% Iran ×590% Ali Khamenei ×595%

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ali khamenei 100% supreme leader 90% iranian regime 80% regime change 70% us-israeli strikes 60% succession 60% assembly of experts 50% political instability 50% guardian council 40%