Iran, 1997-2022: Reform, Reaction, and Crisis
The Dig
Is Khamanay's Death a Sign of the Reformists?
Ambré Si came from obscurity and had this very, very kind of dark past. The fact that these people were actually not even allowed to stand was basically teed up for Ambré Si. I think probably one of the more plausible explanations is that Khamanay wants to have a firm grip of things when Khamanay dies. Who will then ultimately succeed to him is obviously unclear but it definitely does speak to reformists being a spent force.
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