Inside StoryIsraeli-US strikes put Iran under its greatest pressure since 1979.Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khameni killed in attacks by the United States and Israel on Saturday – huge crowds of mourners on the streets.The complex process of selecting his successor is already under way.So how does Iran work – and how robust are its state systems, now under attack?Presenter: Rishaad SalamatGuests:Ibrahim Fraihat – Associate Professor in international conflict resolution at the Doha Institute for Graduate StudiesSanam Vakil – Director of the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham HouseElijah Magnier – Military and political analystPublished On 1 Mar 2026
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How robust is the Iranian state system?
Following Israeli-US strikes in March 2026, Iran faces significant pressure after the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The Inside Story program examines the robustness of Iran's state systems in the wake of these attacks.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-01 · 23:10 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Following Israeli-US strikes in March 2026, Iran faces significant pressure after the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The Inside Story program examines the robustness of Iran's state systems in the wake of these attacks. The program discusses the complex process of selecting Khamenei's successor. Experts Ibrahim Fraihat, Sanam Vakil, and Elijah Magnier analyze Iran's political structure and its resilience under duress. The discussion aims to understand how Iran functions and whether its systems can withstand the current challenges. The program seeks to provide context on the potential ramifications of these events.
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Sanam Vakil is the Director of the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House.
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Ibrahim Fraihat is an Associate Professor at the Doha Institute.
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khameni killed in attacks by the United States and Israel on Saturday.
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The complex process of selecting his successor is already under way.
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Israeli-US strikes put Iran under its greatest pressure since 1979.
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