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Khamenei: With His Back to the Wall but Unyielding – Pahlevi and Other Potential Iranian Leaders

Published January 11, 2026, 19:12
Khamenei: With His Back to the Wall but Unyielding – Pahlevi and Other Potential Iranian Leaders

Iran's theocratic regime, under Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is facing waves of protests but shows no signs of backing down. Protests have erupted for various reasons in recent years, including alleged electoral fraud, fuel prices, abuses by the morality police, and the poor economic situation. The regime has improved its methods of suppressing protests, using the Revolutionary Guards, militias, arrests, and internet control. Reza Pahlavi, son of the former Shah, is attempting to take on a leadership role, but his communications with inside Iran are limited due to censorship. The future of Iran depends on whether the suppression mechanism remains intact or whether there will be a change of power.