A look at some of the contenders to be Iran’s supreme leader after the killing of Khamenei
IRAN-ISRAEL
Iran’s leaders are scrambling to replace Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , who ruled the country for 37 years before he was killed in the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment . It’s only the second time since the 1979 Islamic Revolution that a new supreme leader is being chosen. Potential candidates range from hard-liners committed to confrontation with the West to reformists who seek diplomatic engagement. The supreme leader has the final say on all major decisions, including war, peace
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