It’s uncertain whether Khamenei will step down as the supreme leader

[Starmix]

It is uncertain whether Khamenei will step down as the supreme leader, considering the Iranian constitution, which states that the supreme leader is a lifelong position. The assembly of experts is responsible for appointing the next leader when the incumbent dies or is removed from office. There is no clear provision for voluntary resignation, so stepping down may not be a straightforward option within the current system.

There have been long–standing speculations about Khamenei’s successor. After the death of former president Ibrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash in May 2024, Khamenei’s son Mojtaba became a frontrunner.

Iran is facing multiple challenges, including economic sanctions, domestic protests, and tensions with Israel and the United States. Khamenei’s leadership has been under pressure, but he has always maintained a hardline stance. Whether domestic and international pressure will force him to step down remains to be seen.

 

[Sanjeev]

He will be killed sooner or later so he won't need to resign or flee. The US and Israel intelligence won't let him hide for a long.

 

[Starmix]

He will be killed sooner or later so he won't need to resign or flee. The US and Israel intelligence won't let him hide for a long.

Khamenei is in his secret bunker, and only his closest allies know where it's located. However, Khamenei forgot that those top commanders the IDF killed were hidden in bunkers that the IDF tracked and killed them. It could also possibly happen to Khamenei, so he'd better leave Iran and flee to Moscow, where his best friend Putin awaits him,lol.