Inside Story
Israeli-US strikes put Iran under its greatest pressure since 1979.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khameni killed in attacks by the United States and Israel on Saturday – huge crowds of mourners on the streets.
The complex process of selecting his successor is already under way.
So how does Iran work – and how robust are its state systems, now under attack?
Presenter: Rishaad Salamat
Guests:
Ibrahim Fraihat – Associate Professor in international conflict resolution at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies
Sanam Vakil – Director of the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House
Elijah Magnier – Military and political analyst
Published On 1 Mar 2026

2 hours ago
2








