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Ali Khamenei
Undermining Iran’s Islamic Republic From Within
Constant meddling threatens to drag the Supreme Leader into the political mud.
Would a Rafsanjani Presidency Undermine Deal with Iran?
Would a Rafsanjani win kill the chance of a deal with the west over Tehran’s nuclear program?
Why Iran Doesn’t Believe U.S. and Israeli Threats
Iranian leaders don’t believe that the U.S. or Israel will attack them, and history says they’re right.
How to Make Iran Change its Mind
The West needs to persuade Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to give up his nuclear ambitions voluntarily. A military strike won’t do that.
What Iran’s Election Means
Iranians are heading to the polls for parliamentary elections. The results will give a big clue about Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s intentions.
Khamenei’s Plan for Iran
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has hinted the office of the presidency could be abolished. The move may be less about himself, and more about the succession.