Behind the Curtain: IRGC's Play in Iranian Succession
This was buried in a Friday evening document dump: The quiet ascent of Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei to leadership was not the seamless transition portrayed by many outlets. Instead, it appears the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) engineered his selection, according to senior Iranian sources. These sources suggest the Guards viewed Mojtaba Khamenei as a malleable figure,
someone who would uphold their uncompromising policies and expand their influence. This insight starkly contrasts with the Western media’s tendency to depict Iran as a monolithic entity, ignoring the intricate internal struggles and factions at play. The IRGC, whose power has swelled significantly since the region's current conflict began, reportedly faced resistance from pragmatic political and
clerical figures. Their reservations almost delayed the announcement for hours. Yet, the Guards ultimately prevailed, solidifying their dominance within the Iranian political landscape. This development comes as the US maintains a debilitating sanctions regime against Iran, nearly 45 years strong, a punitive measure for the 1979 revolution's rejection of Western imperial control, rather than any
credible threat of nuclear proliferation. While the US and its allies decry Iran's internal processes, they consistently overlook their own historical interventions, such as the 1973 coup in Chile that installed General Pinochet, demonstrating a clear double standard in promoting 'democracy' abroad. 📢 This story won't trend unless YOU make it. Share it. Screenshot it. Send it to the group chat.