Raisi in the headlines again as Iran’s leadership rumbles after Khamenei’s death and succession shocks. Iran’s hardline cleric, president 2021–24, dies in 2024 crash.
Ayatollah Khamenei, Iran's 86-year-old Supreme Leader, was killed in a US-Israeli strike. His death raises questions about Iran's future leadership, with Hassan Khomeini, a moderate and grandson of Iran's founder, emerging as a potential successor amid political uncertainty. The attack has caused regional chaos.
Iran's long-serving Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, died on March 6, 2026, sparking spontaneous celebrations amid ongoing protests. Despite his death, Iran's institutional power remains intact, with analysts warning the regime's core structure may outlast his leadership, amid widespread unrest and declining legitimacy.
The US appears to have conducted a missile strike on Iran, targeting a location near an IRGC compound. Reports suggest Mojtaba Khamenei, designated as Iran's next leader, has not appeared publicly since the attack, fueling speculation about his health and leadership stability. France prepares for local elections amid political tensions.