Two Redlines for a Post-Islamic Republic Iran

Protesters in Milan, Italy burn images of now assassinated Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on January 10, 2026. The death of Khamenei has raised questions about whether Iranian democracy is possible and what form it might take. (Shutterstock/pcruciatti)

Topic: Diplomacy, and Foreign Leaders

Blog Brand: Middle East Watch

Region: Middle East

Tags: Ali Khamenei, Iran, Islamic Republic, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Israel, MENA...