“This is an extensive apparatus that Khamanei created in order to ensure that if he is eliminated, the regime can ensure continuity.”
Though there is an interim leadership in charge of Iran, an invisible state is “operating behind the scenes” says director of IRGC research at United Against Nuclear Iran Kasra Aarabi.
Kasra Aarabi was speaking to Kait Borsay on Times Radio Evening Edition. Listen live every Monday – Thursday 7-10pm.
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