Iran Prepares for the Unthinkable: Khamenei Orders Succession Plans as War Fears Rise
As the threat of a direct confrontation with the United States looms, Iran has entered full continuity mode. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly ordered multi-layered succession plans across key military and government posts, preparing the state to function even after potential decapitation strikes. Missile forces are on alert, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has intensified drills, and naval exercises focus on the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, President Masoud Pezeshkian is reportedly sidelined, with veteran powerbroker Ali Larijani emerging as the regime's chief crisis manager as Tehran braces for escalation.
