Behind Khamenei's post-war shake up: Salvaging the remains of the 'Axis of Resistance' - opinion
In the post-war era, the power players are no longer focused solely on succession; they are now deeply invested in survival in the post-Islamic Republic era as well.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei attends a memorial ceremony in Tehran last week for military commanders and scientists killed in the war with Israel in June. Iran is down but not out, says the writer.(photo credit: Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/West Asia News Agency/Reuters)BySAEED GHASSEMINEJAD