Regime Internal Power Struggles and Succession
Deepening rifts between Pezeshkian's reformists and hardliners over infiltration bill, censorship, and economic policy. Khamenei's death and Mojtaba's consolidation of power, with Kharrazi declaring Islamic Republic obsolete. Ghalibaf's admission of hiding Khamenei's death reveals regime fragility. Infiltration bill sparks open opposition from Pezeshkian's administration, with legal scholars warning of vague offenses. Gasoline reform survey exposes internal divisions over economic policy and fear of unrest.
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Updated Aug 23, 2026