Exclusive: Prior to Iran attacks, CIA assessed Khamenei could be replaced by hardline IRGC elements if killed, sources say - Reuters
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Before recent attacks, the CIA assessed that if Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei were killed, he could be replaced by hardline elements from the IRGC, according to sources. This highlights concerns about succession and stability in Iran's complex regime.
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