Post-Khamenei Iran: Power Struggles, Economic Fears, and Reality of China Ties

Following the reported killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israeli strike, Iranian academics and journalists are publicly discussing internal power struggles, economic anxieties, and the limits of China's support. The situation is fluid, with the succession and policy direction uncertain, but the shift in public discourse signals a potential realignment in Iran's domestic and foreign policy.