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EarlG

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11. Eh...

Sat Feb 28, 2026, 03:25 PM

20 hrs ago

Assuming this report is true, the dude was 86 years old. He would have popped off on his own within a few years if he hadn't been blown up today. Surely there is going to be a successor lined up, and surely there will have been one lined up for quite some time.

I'm not sure that removing this particular asshole is going to have any measurable effect on Iran whatsoever, other than providing Iranian nationalists with a holy martyr to rally around.

Disclaimer: I am not an expert on Iran, I'm merely pretending to be one on the Internet.

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KHAMENEI DEAD [View all] WarGamer 20 hrs ago OP

Much like the attack on the school, I will await further confirmation. sarisataka 20 hrs ago #1

Congrats, Trump. rsdsharp 20 hrs ago #2

100% true chicoescuela 15 hrs ago #61

Is Mars smiling now? BannonsLiver 20 hrs ago #3

Neda Agha-Soltan (23 January 1983 - 20 June 2009) was an Iranian student of philosophy who was participating in the 2009 Celerity 18 hrs ago #44

I guess the war is over, mission accomplished. When does Trump go over to view the parade dem4decades 20 hrs ago #4

I wouldn't be at all surprised if this isn't the off ramp Traitor takes Arazi 20 hrs ago #6

Yeah, there is backlash and protests. (Nine killed outside US Embassy in Karachi) Not looking so good for Trump LeftInTX 7 hrs ago #81

Yay!!! Greg_In_SF 20 hrs ago #5

Well, CIA has said the hard-liners waiting in the wings are even worse. hlthe2b 20 hrs ago #7

I predict the Islamic Republic is done and a Democracy will blossom. WarGamer 20 hrs ago #9

Based on? hlthe2b 20 hrs ago #10

I think at this point, the elements who wish to continue the Islamic Republic will be destroyed. WarGamer 20 hrs ago #16

As I repeatedly point out, those who seek democracy (or at least change) are UNARMED & UNEMPOWERED... hlthe2b 20 hrs ago #20

It's going to come down to the Military... once a Colonel or Major steps up and says he's done supporting the status quo WarGamer 20 hrs ago #22

On top of all your points, wasnt an actual moderate confirmed as his successor? SSJVegeta 15 hrs ago #63

The most powerful forces in Iran are those who are unarmed. SSJVegeta 14 hrs ago #71

I am NO "Propagandist" but I DO know HISTORY. hlthe2b 5 hrs ago #84

There has been talk of the late Shah's son wnylib 20 hrs ago #24

If he's a temporary placeholder and there is a UN committee working on a free Democracy... that's be great WarGamer 20 hrs ago #27

It might still be an improvement over the current regime Amishman 19 hrs ago #41

The last time that Iran had a democracy, the US and UK wnylib 19 hrs ago #43

Reza Pahlavi. Seeking Serenity 15 hrs ago #49

Thanks. I remembered it after the post. wnylib 15 hrs ago #56

YW Seeking Serenity 15 hrs ago #57

He lives in Maryland or Virginia. Has grown kids. Seems like an OK guy. LeftInTX 7 hrs ago #80

Iran did have a Democracy AZProgressive 15 hrs ago #52

like democracy is blooming in the US? rurallib 20 hrs ago #13

What a crock. Rafi 17 hrs ago #46

I think The Shah returns to power Polybius 15 hrs ago #48

I'm visualizing a power vacuum, one or more autocrats, and perhaps a civil war. Gore1FL 15 hrs ago #62

The Shah wasn't worse Polybius 15 hrs ago #47

This is so true, and it's sad to see progressives making excuses for this theocratic regime. Seeking Serenity 15 hrs ago #50

I thought there were rules against targeting heads of state? AZProgressive 15 hrs ago #58

If we haven't leanrt this by now, "the Rules" only apply when someone is willing to enforce them. Seeking Serenity 15 hrs ago #64

I still believe in international law AZProgressive 15 hrs ago #66

I hear you. I'm hip, totally. Seeking Serenity 14 hrs ago #72

The US didn't do it... Israel did WarGamer 15 hrs ago #65

The same country that has been trying to drag the US into a war with Iran AZProgressive 15 hrs ago #68

true... WarGamer 15 hrs ago #69

Seeking Serenity, WHERE have YOU seen ANY Progressive DO THAT? WHO has "made excuses" hlthe2b 5 hrs ago #83

I hope YOU are not using that accusation toward me. NO WHERE NO WAY did I say the Shah was hlthe2b 6 hrs ago #82

Most Americans... róisín_dubh 10 hrs ago #78

I agree LeftInTX 7 hrs ago #79

This message was self-deleted by its author Kingofalldems 20 hrs ago #8

Eh... EarlG 20 hrs ago #11

The successor was his son, also presumably dead... WarGamer 20 hrs ago #12

Will the (UNARMED) populace rise up? You seem to continually miss that important part... hlthe2b 20 hrs ago #14

For all we know, elements of Iranian military working with CIA right now... WarGamer 20 hrs ago #17

Yes. I'll take the cup half-full hope. But, our CIA has hardly been an effective force for democracy hlthe2b 20 hrs ago #21

Source: Trust me bro. BannonsLiver 20 hrs ago #15

This message was self-deleted by its author WarGamer 20 hrs ago #18

You're a proponent of nation building, I'm not. BannonsLiver 20 hrs ago #23

Of course you're right... WarGamer 20 hrs ago #25

I don't think you're "just curious"... Another Jackalope 20 hrs ago #29

I think it's presumptive to declare that "this isn't a situation where the next bad guy can assume the office." EarlG 20 hrs ago #26

Just being optimistic I guess... WarGamer 20 hrs ago #28

As would we all be EarlG 19 hrs ago #38

"...will the people rise up and demand a Democracy?" LudwigPastorius 19 hrs ago #32

Khamenei rejected his son as his successor months ago. SSJVegeta 10 hrs ago #77

Is Trump going to declare himself the leader of Iran? Buckeyeblue 20 hrs ago #19

I wouldn't be surprised. ananda 15 hrs ago #60

Or "Supreme Leader" of America? thought crime 14 hrs ago #73

Should we now genuflect before Trump? Kingofalldems 19 hrs ago #30

Of course not... but it's ok to hope for Democracy to emerge from all of this WarGamer 19 hrs ago #31

It looks like that ship sailed in the content of the Op. BannonsLiver 19 hrs ago #34

Good riddance to bad trash gulliver 19 hrs ago #33

From what I have read Iran has set up multiple levels of succession on Jspur 19 hrs ago #35

This. Plus the IRGC is deeply embedded into every aspect of life and industry Arazi 15 hrs ago #53

I'd wait until a third party confirms fujiyamasan 19 hrs ago #36

I've got a few thousand years of history Boo1 19 hrs ago #37

But surely this time it will work! BannonsLiver 19 hrs ago #40

That's a big but ya got there dpibel 19 hrs ago #39

You once claimed to be ""anti-war consistently," right? W_HAMILTON 19 hrs ago #42

I didn't support the war just hoping something good comes of it. See the difference? WarGamer 15 hrs ago #67

Nope, I do not! W_HAMILTON 13 hrs ago #74

GOOD!!! nt Raine 17 hrs ago #45

Shrug. (Also...GOOD! But still...) Iggo 15 hrs ago #51

I truly hope some front-line commanders (colonels, majors, etc) really consider the offer of immunity. Seeking Serenity 15 hrs ago #54

If true I'm happy for the Iranian people. Melon 15 hrs ago #55

Good Tarc 15 hrs ago #59

Would be better news if.. mvd 15 hrs ago #70

Brother mr715 13 hrs ago #75

So what? He will be immediately replace by someone just as bad or worse. Ferrets are Cool 12 hrs ago #76

That's okay Shrek 4 hrs ago #85