18 days after Khomeini was assassinated, he was eliminated, is the successor of Larijani ready?
After Khomeini's death, within the Iranian regime, no one could match Larijani's prestige.
Although this person does not wear a black or white turban, he is still recognized by clerics because his family background and clan power have made him dominant in the political arena.
Larijani is experienced, with influence spanning key branches such as the administration, judiciary, and Revolutionary Guard. More importantly, he was one of the ones personally designated by Khomeini as a guardian of the system.
The page has turned.
The pressing issue now is: who will succeed Larijani?
Looking at the "standard replacement" currently in operation in Iran, Larijani had already arranged for a successor before his death. However, it cannot be denied that the successor's influence, experience, and authority are far from comparable to his predecessor's.
Because Larijani is well-connected in the administration, judiciary, Revolutionary Guard, and among clerics, the challenges for his successor are even greater. Any lack of influence could lead to resistance.
From this perspective, the successor must be someone from within the country, someone whose comprehensive capabilities are as close as possible to Larijani's.
In the face of national hatred and personal grudges, this successor cannot be an unknown figure; he must also have the determination to resolutely defend the Islamic Republic system. He must be a clear anti-American figure to possibly raise the banner of resistance.
One of the hardliners, the current speaker Karoubi, is already among the few candidates who can walk this difficult path.
He lacks Larijani's religious background, but he has a major advantage: closer relations with the Revolutionary Guard.
Considering Israel's ruthless practice of assassinating any Iranian leader who shows up, this successor must be fully prepared. The road he chooses may be one of both glory and tragedy, a one-way trip.
Karoubi is a man who is bold and outspoken, holding a high position and leading the call for the deaths of America and Israel. He has long been a thorn in Israel's side. He has no way out, a man destined to share the fate of the regime. It is reasonable and appropriate for him to take over the torch of Larijani at this stage.
Old Karoubi is hard on words or hard on bones, and the time will show.
From Khomeini being assassinated to Larijani taking up the mantle and falling shortly after, only 18 days passed.
Karoubi is certainly aware of the outcome of stepping forward.
But at this moment, Iran needs someone to step forward.
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Original: toutiao.com/article/1859955796455690/
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