Israeli officials reportedly say Iran's ruling establishment 'not cracking' and would defeat popular uprising despite calls from US, Israel and Pahlavi
Israeli officials reportedly say Iran's ruling establishment 'not cracking' and would defeat popular uprising despite calls from US, Israel and Pahlavi
An Iranian woman holds an image of the new supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as she takes part in the Al-Quds Day rally (AFP)
Published date: 17 March 2026 16:27 GMT
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Iranian opposition is divided and there is no guarantee new rulers would be any less hardline, analysts say.
The radical cleric took over as supreme leader in 1989 and is likely to be replaced by hardline figures
After two weeks' bombardment and the assassination of its supreme leader, Iran's administration remains intact
Khamenei vows to resist protests amid rising arrests and U.S. threats, as unrest over inflation escalates.
Iran's surviving leaders are in crisis mode, battling to project security as US and Israel strikes continue.
Iran and Israel continue to exchange attacks, as supporters of Khamenei celebrate the decision to name him supreme leader.
