Alex Vatanka

"The real question is whether Khamenei’s death takes the air out of the IRGC — the force that actually runs Iran — or whether they close ranks and harden."

"The real question is whether Khamenei’s death takes the air out of the IRGC."

"Having Mojtaba take over is the same playbook."

"They're like a bleeding animal-- wounded, but therefore more dangerous than ever."

"They're like a bleeding animal-- wounded, but therefore more dangerous than ever."