- 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.
- Mojtaba Khamenei succeeded his late father Ali Khamenei, with hard-line power centers aligned with the IRGC preferring him.
The IRGC is stepping up its role in Iran in the absence of a commander in chief, amidst ongoing battles with the US and Israel.
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Updated Jul 25
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What happened
The IRGC is stepping up its role in Iran in the absence of a commander in chief, amidst ongoing battles with the US and Israel.
Who's involved
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Part of
Mojtaba Khamenei succeeded his late father Ali Khamenei, with hard-line power centers aligned with the IRGC preferring him.Also in this story
- The new event details the internal power structure of the Iranian regime following the succession of Mojtaba Khamenei.
- IRGC commanders dominate the new power structure in Iran, while Hassan Rouhani is barred from candidacy.
- David Albright assesses the degraded nuclear program status, noting the leadership's interest in nuclear development amidst war concerns.
- IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi is involved in the leadership transition, drafting messages for Motazab Khamenei based on information from an Israeli source.
The entities involved
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
military organization to protect the political system of the Islamic Republic in Iran
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Mojtaba Khamenei
cleric and 3rd Supreme Leader of Iran since 2026
Related events
- Iran is confronting Israeli and US forces, with a meeting held at Army headquarters in Tehran.
- Ali Abdollahi has been appointed as the Chief of General Staff of the armed forces.
- IRGC sent commanders and intelligence to Houthis, while advisors were sent to Iraq to discuss escalation plans.
- The article establishes the roles of key entities involved in Iranian geopolitics, including the IRGC, Tehran, and Mohsen Rezaei.
- IRGC air defense positions were targeted on September 6, 2026.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- redstate.comReport: As Its Leaders Fight, Iran May Now Be Coming Apart From Within
- middleeastmonitor.com
- newsweek.com