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Story summary
- The deaths of key Iranian leaders, including Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, have destabilized the regime.
- Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Ali Khamenei, has assumed leadership and has not appeared publicly since February 28.
- U.S. and Israeli intelligence indicate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is increasingly controlling the regime.
- Analysts warn Mojtaba's legitimacy and ability to govern are in doubt amid a deteriorating command structure.
