According to The New York Times, Khamenei ordered the necessity of ensuring stability of power in the face of potential external threats, such as military actions and assassination attempts on the highest leadership. In particular, he outlined several levels of succession for key state and military positions.
According to the publication, leaders have been tasked with identifying up to four possible successors, as well as delegating decision-making authority to a narrow circle of trusted individuals in case of loss of communication with the Supreme Leader or his death.
Earlier, the Axios portal reported that the United States is considering various options for pressuring Iran, including a scenario for the elimination of the Supreme Leader and his son.
