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LiveWhat next after Iran supreme leader Khamenei’s demise

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A hugely consequential chapter in Iran’s modern history closes with little certainty over who’s lined up to succeed him.

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Ian Cheng, Fatimah Mujibah

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Published: Feb 28, 2026

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