Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, has reportedly taken extreme measures to protect himself and secure succession, as hostilities with Israel reach a critical flashpoint, according to the New York Times (NYT). Citing three Iranian officials familiar with emergency planning, the report says »»»

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has secretly selected three clerics as potential successors, according to a report published by The New York Times. This decision reportedly stems from increasing concerns about threats to his life following rising tensions with Israel and the United Sta»»»