The Iranian diaspora cheered Khamenei’s death. They are divided over what should come next
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A dramatic blow to the regime—followed by dangerous uncertainty
It may linger for a while, but the Islamic Republic has been forever changed by weeks of protest
Thousands have died and America has threatened to strike back against the horror there
Iran’s supreme leader died on February 28th, aged 86
Iran’s fate depends on who has more staying power: its ruler or its people
Even if, at the political level, its direction is a mess
