Immediate constitutional succession procedures

 Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khomeini assassinated in attacks by the US and Israel. There are huge crowds of mourners on the streets, and the complex process of selecting his successors are already underway. So, how does Iran work and how robust are these state systems now under attack?

In this episode: 

• Ibrahim Fraihat, Associate Professor, International Conflict Resolution, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies. 
•  Sanam Vakil, Director, Middle East and North Africa Program, Chatham House. 

•  Elijah Magnier, Military and Political Analyst. 

Host: Rishaad Salamat

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