
Iran Shifts to a Military Dictatorship
The Transition to a Security-Military Regime: How the Appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei and the IRGC’s Dominance Are Reshaping the Balance of Power and Reducing the Influence of the Religious Establishment

The Transition to a Security-Military Regime: How the Appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei and the IRGC’s Dominance Are Reshaping the Balance of Power and Reducing the Influence of the Religious Establishment

Who will lead Iran the day after? The assassination of Ali Larijani has shaken the centers of power at the top of the Iranian regime and placed Mojtaba Khamenei before a critical test of survival, while the status of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders continues to strengthen.

The appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new Supreme Leader is being perceived in Tehran as a declaration of resilience against American and Israeli pressure. However, in Jerusalem, the move is viewed as placing the new leader squarely in the crosshairs, potentially making him a prime target in efforts to dismantle the Iranian regime.

The Transition to a Security-Military Regime: How the Appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei and the IRGC’s Dominance Are Reshaping the Balance of Power and Reducing the Influence of the Religious Establishment

Who will lead Iran the day after? The assassination of Ali Larijani has shaken the centers of power at the top of the Iranian regime and placed Mojtaba Khamenei before a critical test of survival, while the status of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders continues to strengthen.

The appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new Supreme Leader is being perceived in Tehran as a declaration of resilience against American and Israeli pressure. However, in Jerusalem, the move is viewed as placing the new leader squarely in the crosshairs, potentially making him a prime target in efforts to dismantle the Iranian regime.