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AI Predicts IRGC Commanders Favor General Over Cleric

2/25/2026

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AskIt, an Israeli startup, reports 85 of 122 IRGC commanders favor a senior general over a cleric to succeed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
The finding stems from a behavioral AI simulation using 122 IRGC profiles to forecast decisions amid Israel-related tensions, with only one supporting a cleric.
AskIt's approach uses behavioral economics and predictive modeling.
The results reflect national-security concerns amid Israel-related tensions.

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Story summary

AskIt, an Israeli startup, reports 85 of 122 IRGC commanders favor a senior general over a cleric to succeed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
The finding stems from a behavioral AI simulation using 122 IRGC profiles to forecast decisions amid Israel-related tensions, with only one supporting a cleric.
AskIt's approach uses behavioral economics and predictive modeling.
The results reflect national-security concerns amid Israel-related tensions.