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What Will Happen When Khamenei Dies?

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Summary, in English

The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ali Khamenei, is 81 years old and reportedly in declining health. The question of the succession will be decided by the regime’s Assembly of Experts, who will choose the new Supreme Leader following Khamenei’s death. Six individuals have emerged as possible successors.

Publishing year

2021-01-14

Language

English

Publication/Series

Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies, Perspective Papers

Issue

1885

Document type

Journal article

Topic

  • Political Science (excluding Peace and Conflict Studies)

Keywords

  • Iran
  • Ali Khamenei
  • Islamic Republic of Iran
  • Iran
  • Ali Khamenei
  • Islamiska republiken Iran

Status

Published

Project

  • The Intelligence Apparatus of the Islamic Republic of Iran