Opinion | The Death of Iran's President Does Not Bode Well
Briefly

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's confidence in President Ebrahim Raisi stemmed from Raisi's loyalty and ruthless demeanor, fitting Khamenei's plan for succession smoothly.
President Ebrahim Raisi's sudden death leaves a power vacuum in Iran, potentially empowering a new, more radical political generation that could lead to further repression and aggression.
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