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What happens to Iran now that Khamenei is dead?

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Iran’s political future is suddenly uncertain after the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the most powerful figure in the country for nearly four decades. Under Iran’s constitution, the powerful Assembly of Experts is supposed to choose the next supreme leader — but analysts say that process could be difficult to execute during wartime. Reporter Susannah George breaks down what happens next inside Iran, whether the Islamic Republic could face regime change, and how Iranian leaders are responding after the loss of their top authority. Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/03/01/iran-succession-supreme-leader-khamenei/ Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK