The hunt for Iran's next Supreme Leader
The Slow Newscast
Power Struggles: After Khomeini's Death
This chapter explores the chaotic aftermath of Supreme Leader Khomeini's death, witnessed through the eyes of a child. It captures the political maneuvering within Iran's Assembly of Experts as Ayatollah Montasri's decline is juxtaposed with Rafsanjani's rise to power and the selection of Ali Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader. The narrative reveals the complexities of leadership legitimacy and the evolving nature of the Supreme Leader's office amidst a backdrop of social unrest and personal narratives of resistance.
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