Ali Hamenei, the Iranian leader, died in a joint American-Israeli airstrike during Operation Epic Fury. His rule was characterized by absolute religious and political control, allowing him to bypass various governmental institutions. He utilized the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to build a regional influence through funding and training militant groups. His death leaves a power vacuum, but the Iranian system is designed to handle such situations. The real danger now lies in the anger of the Iranian population and the potential for broader war. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)