Why killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may not mean regime change in Iran

Mar 2, 2026 - 04:00
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Why killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may not mean regime change in Iran
Clerics walk past a wall with a poster of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Following a joint U.S.-Israeli missile strike that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran is experiencing a volatile mix of state-sanctioned mourning and celebratory street protests. The assassination has sparked international fear that the lack of a post-war plan could plunge the region into uncontrollable chaos.