# How robust is the Iranian state system?

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Podcast: [Al Jazeera](https://stenobird.com/podcast/al-jazeera-7202379)
Published: 2026-03-11T00:00:02+00:00
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Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei assassinated in attacks by Israel on Saturday- huge crowds of mourners on the streets. The complex process of selecting his successor is already underway. So how does Iran work - and how robust are its state systems, now under attack?

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