The end of Khamenei's rule is not the end of the regime; it's the start of a violent succession crisis under fire. His death may galvanize hardliners, creating a more radical and unpredictable leadership. The first signal of who is in control won't come from Tehran, but from the oil markets and the posture of naval forces in the Strait of Hormuz.
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