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  What happens after Khamenei? This in-depth report explores the rising contenders—from IRGC loyalists and Mojtaba Khamenei to exiled leaders like Reza Pahlavi and Maryam Rajavi. Iran's future may hinge on what comes next. 📌 Table of Contents Introduction – The Throne Without a Future Khamenei’s Health and Public Appearances – A Shrinking Figure The Three ‘Internal’ Successor Options Mojtaba Khamenei – The Shadow Prince External Contenders – From Exile to Power The IRGC's Power Leverage – Will the Military Decide? Public Sentiment – Legitimacy Crisis in a Young Iran FAQ – Iran's Next Leader Debate Conclusion – Succession or Showdown? 1. Introduction – The Throne Without a Future As Iran’s aging Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei grows increasingly frail, questions of succession dominate both domestic whispers and international strategy rooms. The Islamic Republic, designed around the absolute authority of a single clerical leader, now ...

Amid a ceasefire in the Iran-Israel conflict, Maryam Rajavi of the NCRI calls for Iranians to overthrow Supreme Leader Khamenei. Explore her controversial past, her vision for Iran, and the growing rift with Reza Pahlavi. 📌 Table of Contents Introduction – A Call Amid Ceasefire 1. Who Is Maryam Rajavi? 2. From MeK to NCRI – A Brief History 3. Why Is the NCRI Controversial? 4. The “Third Option” Vision 5. Influence and Limitations 6. Western Perception and Strategic Role 7. Rajavi vs Reza Pahlavi Conclusion – Hope or Hazard? FAQ Introduction – A Call Amid Ceasefire In the immediate wake of the Iran-Israel aerial war and a hastily brokered ceasefire on June 25, 2025, Maryam Rajavi emerged with a bold call: “Let the people of Iran bring down the dictatorship.” As the exiled president-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), Rajavi’s timing was no accident. The pause in regional fighting created ...