- Iran threatens Gulf nations via the Strait of Hormuz as geopolitical tensions rise, coinciding with a visit by Marco Rubio to the Middle East.
- Geopolitical tensions and resolutions concerning the Iran situation are influencing market volatility in the Middle East.
- Mojtaba Khamenei succeeded his father, Ali Khamenei, as supreme leader, triggering ceremonies in Iraq and postponing a war in the Middle East.
- Elite factions, including the IRGC, were involved in the leadership transition following Ali Khamenei's death.
A leadership crisis unfolded on July 1st, involving clashes over political direction and a conspiracy to install Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in power.
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Updated Jul 24
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What happened
A leadership crisis unfolded on July 1st, involving clashes over political direction and a conspiracy to install Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in power.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.IRGC members were allegedly assigned as bodyguards during Ahmadinejad's bid for power.1 source
- Mossad sought to replace Ali Khamenei with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.Sub-event
Clashes broke out over leadership, leading to a conspiracy to install Ahmadinejad in power.1 source
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Elite factions, including the IRGC, were involved in the leadership transition following Ali Khamenei's death.Also in this story
- The IRGC is facing condemnation for ongoing violence, while Mojtaba Khamenei's elevation is being contested following Ali Khamenei's death.
- Mojtaba Khamenei succeeded his father as Iran's supreme leader and is now leading Tehran's push for a US-Iran peace agreement.
The entities involved
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Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
6th President of the Islamic Republic of Iran from 2005 to 2013
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Ali Khamenei
cleric and former Supreme Leader of Iran from 1989 to 2026 (1939–2026)
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