Iran: From Khamenei to Khamenei

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete March 20, 2026 at 07:30 PM

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In 2026, Mojtaba Khamenei became Iran's Supreme Leader following the death of Ali Khamenei in a US-Israeli strike, an event that escalated conflict with Iran. This transition marks a significant and debated succession within the Islamic Republic. A documentary analysis explains Iran's power structure, established after the 1979 revolution by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini and later transformed by Ali Khamenei. The Supreme Leader's authority over government, military, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is examined, highlighting the system's intended resilience. The analysis explores the implications of Mojtaba Khamenei's leadership, questioning the future of Iranian governance, the IRGC's influence, and the system's ability to withstand internal and external pressures.

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1979 Islamic revolution 50% Israel 60% United States 60% Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini 60% Islamic Republic 70% Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ×270% Mojtaba Khamenei ×380% Ali Khamenei ×590% Iran ×6100%

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iran 100% supreme leader 90% ali khamenei 80% mojtaba khamenei 80% islamic republic 70% power structure 70% islamic revolution 60% succession 60% irgc 50% political system 50%

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