Browsing: Patrick Clawson

Mojtaba Khamenei’s wartime succession, backed by IRGC networks and personal trauma, risks vengeful hardline rule and nuclear push.

U.S.-Israeli strikes have killed Khamenei; the IRGC may now seize power. The diplomatic path is closed.

If the U.S. doesn’t strike Iran after dire warnings, it risks emboldening Tehran, disappointing protesters, and damaging American credibility.