Iran’s Supreme Leader was killed on February 28th, aged 86

A dramatic blow to the regime—followed by dangerous uncertainty

Iran’s supreme leader died on February 28th, aged 86

Supreme leader of Iran who maintained theocratic rule at home and an anti-western axis of resistance in the Middle East

Khamenei assumed power following the death of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989, inheriting a revolutionary state still consolidating itself.

The president has declared bombing will continue until it brings “peace”

America wagers on collapse; the regime on endurance

Too bad he has so little appreciation for its lessons

Iran’s Supreme Leader was killed on February 28th, aged 86

But even when assassinations come off, the long-term consequences are unclear

Even if, at the political level, its direction is a mess

Even if, at the political level, its direction is a mess