Khamenei Assassination Fear: Iran's Khamenei Plans Succession Amid Assassination Fears in Iran
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Feb 23, 2026, 10:30 IST | Updated: Feb 23, 2026, 10:30 IST
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly drawn up contingency plans and named three potential successors in case he is assassinated or dies, amid escalating regional tensions and threats from the U.S. and Israel. According to senior officials, Khamenei has also delegated authority across multiple layers of government and military leadership to ensure continuity if communications are disrupted. The moves reflect Tehran’s efforts to safeguard the Islamic Republic’s leadership structure during a period of heightened risk.
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