Iran's leadership structure comes under scrutiny during ongoing war with US and Israel
Following strikes that killed Ali Khamenei and injured his son Mojtaba, who assumed the role of supreme leader, Iran's decision-making apparatus has become opaque. Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen publicly, with reports of facial injuries affecting his ability to speak. Foreign Minister Araghchi and President Pezeshkian are conducting diplomacy but appear not to be setting strategy.
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This event sits in the top 4% of divergence this week. 4 outlets covered it, splitting into 4 framing camps across 3 bias groups.
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