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SSJVegeta

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77. Khamenei rejected his son as his successor months ago.

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 01:01 AM

20 hrs ago

Largely the moderate Hassan Khomenei has been considered the most likely.

The assembly of experts will probably make the final decision within a few days.

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KHAMENEI DEAD [View all] WarGamer Yesterday OP

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

Congrats, Trump. rsdsharp Yesterday #2

100% true chicoescuela Yesterday #61

Is Mars smiling now? BannonsLiver Yesterday #3

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

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

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

Yeah, there is backlash and protests. (Nine killed outside US Embassy in Karachi) Not looking so good for Trump LeftInTX 16 hrs ago #81

Yay!!! Greg_In_SF Yesterday #5

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

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

Based on? hlthe2b Yesterday #10

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

As I repeatedly point out, those who seek democracy (or at least change) are UNARMED & UNEMPOWERED... hlthe2b Yesterday #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 Yesterday #22

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

The most powerful forces in Iran are those who are unarmed. SSJVegeta Yesterday #71

I am NO "Propagandist" but I DO know HISTORY. hlthe2b 15 hrs ago #84

There has been talk of the late Shah's son wnylib Yesterday #24

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

It might still be an improvement over the current regime Amishman Yesterday #41

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

Reza Pahlavi. Seeking Serenity Yesterday #49

Thanks. I remembered it after the post. wnylib Yesterday #56

YW Seeking Serenity Yesterday #57

He lives in Maryland or Virginia. Has grown kids. Seems like an OK guy. LeftInTX 17 hrs ago #80

Iran did have a Democracy AZProgressive Yesterday #52

like democracy is blooming in the US? rurallib Yesterday #13

What a crock. Rafi Yesterday #46

I think The Shah returns to power Polybius Yesterday #48

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

The Shah wasn't worse Polybius Yesterday #47

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

I thought there were rules against targeting heads of state? AZProgressive Yesterday #58

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

I still believe in international law AZProgressive Yesterday #66

I hear you. I'm hip, totally. Seeking Serenity Yesterday #72

The US didn't do it... Israel did WarGamer Yesterday #65

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

true... WarGamer Yesterday #69

Seeking Serenity, WHERE have YOU seen ANY Progressive DO THAT? WHO has "made excuses" hlthe2b 15 hrs ago #83

Groups that support Putin, North Korea, and Syria's Assad. Party for Socialism and Liberation. LeftInTX 2 hrs ago #86

I hope YOU are not using that accusation toward me. NO WHERE NO WAY did I say the Shah was hlthe2b 16 hrs ago #82

I wasn't accusing you of saying the Shah was worse Polybius 1 hr ago #88

Most Americans... róisín_dubh 20 hrs ago #78

I agree LeftInTX 17 hrs ago #79

This message was self-deleted by its author Kingofalldems Yesterday #8

Eh... EarlG Yesterday #11

The successor was his son, also presumably dead... WarGamer Yesterday #12

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

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

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

Source: Trust me bro. BannonsLiver Yesterday #15

This message was self-deleted by its author WarGamer Yesterday #18

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

Of course you're right... WarGamer Yesterday #25

I don't think you're "just curious"... Another Jackalope Yesterday #29

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

Just being optimistic I guess... WarGamer Yesterday #28

As would we all be EarlG Yesterday #38

"...will the people rise up and demand a Democracy?" LudwigPastorius Yesterday #32

Khamenei rejected his son as his successor months ago. SSJVegeta 20 hrs ago #77

Is Trump going to declare himself the leader of Iran? Buckeyeblue Yesterday #19

I wouldn't be surprised. ananda Yesterday #60

Or "Supreme Leader" of America? thought crime 23 hrs ago #73

Should we now genuflect before Trump? Kingofalldems Yesterday #30

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

It looks like that ship sailed in the content of the Op. BannonsLiver Yesterday #34

Good riddance to bad trash gulliver Yesterday #33

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

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

I'd wait until a third party confirms fujiyamasan Yesterday #36

I've got a few thousand years of history Boo1 Yesterday #37

But surely this time it will work! BannonsLiver Yesterday #40

That's a big but ya got there dpibel Yesterday #39

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

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

Nope, I do not! W_HAMILTON 23 hrs ago #74

GOOD!!! nt Raine Yesterday #45

Shrug. (Also...GOOD! But still...) Iggo Yesterday #51

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

If true I'm happy for the Iranian people. Melon Yesterday #55

Good Tarc Yesterday #59

Would be better news if.. mvd Yesterday #70

Brother mr715 22 hrs ago #75

So what? He will be immediately replace by someone just as bad or worse. Ferrets are Cool 21 hrs ago #76

That's okay Shrek 14 hrs ago #85

They still have to scrounge someone up Raine 2 hrs ago #87