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Briefing: 'Not a one-person regime': Why Iran's Islamic Republic is so hard to topple

Strategic angle: US and Israeli strikes have targeted Iran's leadership, yet the regime remains resilient.

by Editorial Staff|Mar 18, 2026|1 MIN READ|WORLD

Khamenei's death on February 28 has led to significant upheaval.

Key military and intelligence figures have been eliminated.

The Islamic Republic's structure complicates regime change.