Who is making decisions in Iran?
Iran's new supreme leader is supposed to have the final say, but in practice the picture is far murkier.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Key People
No people linked to this story
Locations
All Coverage
Iran's new supreme leader is supposed to have the final say, but in practice the picture is far murkier.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
What's next for Iran after the funeral of their late supreme leader?
The BBC's chief international correspondent looks at how Iran's new leadership will respond to several issues affecting the country.
July 9, 2026 at 08:16 PMIran's Supreme Leader pledges revenge for slain father and predecessor - Reuters
Iran's Supreme Leader pledges revenge for slain father and predecessor Reuters
July 11, 2026 at 10:51 AMIran to bury slain Supreme Leader in culmination of mass funeral - Reuters
Iran to bury slain Supreme Leader in culmination of mass funeral Reuters
July 9, 2026 at 12:09 PMHuge crowds in Mashhad as Iran's late supreme leader is buried
Ali Khamenei was buried at the Imam Reza shrine, Iran's holiest Shia Muslim site, ending six days of public mourning ceremonies.
July 9, 2026 at 11:18 PMBowen: For all his bluster, Trump has no better option than talks with Iran
The negotiating process is fragile and recent US strikes show how hard it will be to reach agreement, writes BBC's International Editor Jeremy Bowen.
July 8, 2026 at 03:30 PMCoffin of slain Iranian supreme leader arrives in Iraq's Najaf, Iraqi state TV says - Reuters
Coffin of slain Iranian supreme leader arrives in Iraq's Najaf, Iraqi state TV says Reuters
July 7, 2026 at 10:17 PM