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flag Iran's leader has prepared for his potential death by naming ally Ali Larijani to manage crises, raising military readiness amid regional tensions.

flag In February 2026, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reportedly established detailed contingency plans for leadership continuity, designating Ali Larijani—head of the Supreme National Security Council and a close ally—as the key figure to manage crises if Khamenei is killed or incapacitated. flag Larijani, though not a cleric and thus ineligible to succeed Khamenei, now oversees military readiness, nuclear negotiations, regional diplomacy, and suppression of protests, effectively sidelining President Masoud Pezeshkian. flag Iran has heightened military alertness, deployed missiles near Iraq and the Persian Gulf, and prepared for potential U.S. or Israeli strikes, with Khamenei empowering a loyal inner circle to act swiftly during emergencies.

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