According to The New York Times, Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued detailed instructions to his senior
By Sammy,
According to The New York Times, Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued detailed instructions to his senior aides on how to act if he is killed in a potential US or Israeli strike. The report outlines layered succession plans and emergency chains of command, designed to ensure that decision-making continues even if communications are severed or the supreme leader is assassinated. These measures reflect rising tensions amid last month's nationwide protests and escalating threats of US military action.
The report highlights the central role of Ali Larijani, a former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander and veteran politician, whom Khamenei elevated to oversee state affairs during the unrest. Larijani has since managed the suppression of protests, coordinated sensitive nuclear diplomacy with Washington, and worked closely with foreign partners including Russia, Qatar, and Oman. He is also reported to be leading wartime planning as Iran braces for possible US strikes. While Larijani is not seen as a likely successor to Khamenei due to his lack of senior clerical standing, he is described as one of the supreme leader's most trusted crisis managers.
Meanwhile, the New York Times notes that Iran has put its armed forces on high alert, repositioning missile systems near Iraq and along the Persian Gulf, and conducting military drills to prepare for potential conflict. Publicly, Khamenei has projected a defiant posture, warning that any attack would be met with a powerful response, signaling both readiness and a message of deterrence to foreign adversaries.
Topics: Iran, Missile Defense & Alerts
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