Iran’s Security Establishment Celebrates Mojtaba Khamenei’s Selection
Opponents of the government, however, worried the new supreme leader, a son of the recently killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, would rule with an iron fist like his father.
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Who Is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s New Supreme Leader?
The selection of a son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a strike on his compound at the start of the war, could anger Iranians seeking change.
Sizing Up Iran’s Elite Guards
Many see the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps as the main barrier to regime change, or any change at all, in Iran.
Lebanese Villagers Bury Hezbollah Fighters, Praising Their Defiance of Israel
After a fierce ground fight between Israeli forces and Iran-backed Hezbollah, the village of Nabi Sheet mourned its dead. “We are not here to bow,” said one villager. “We will not kneel.”
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards: The Spine of a Militarized State
With their pervasive military, political and economic clout, the Guards are often considered the main impediment to regime change, or any change, in Iran.
Recent U.S. Assessment Found an Attack on Iran Unlikely to Result in Regime Change
Intelligence officials have been skeptical that a popular uprising could dislodge the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, which controls much of Iran’s security apparatus.
What the U.S. and Israel Have Targeted in Their Iran Blitz
The waves of bombings reveal a broad effort to ravage the country’s leadership and security services.
Iran’s Navy Is Weakened but U.S. Still Faces Challenges in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. strikes have heavily targeted Iran’s large ships and bases, but its Revolutionary Guard navy is a more nimble force.
Iran’s Navy Is Weakened but U.S. Still Faces Challenges in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. strikes have heavily targeted Iran’s large ships and bases, but its Revolutionary Guard navy is a more nimble force.
Lebanon at ‘Tipping Point’ as It Seeks to Disarm Hezbollah
The country is waiting to see if the government seizes on this moment to disarm the Iranian-backed armed group and how the militants will respond.