Authoritarian regimes demand absolute, massive public mourning. Millions of Iranians flooded the streets of Tehran for Ali Khamenei's funeral. The government paraded the slain dictator's coffin on a massive truck. They desperately need to project an image of unbreakable national unity. However, a massive power vacuum looms over the entire spectacle.
A Missing Heir
The designated successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, completely vanished from public view. Three other sons attended, but the heir apparent remains hidden in the shadows. Rumors claim he suffered severe injuries during the American airstrike. The state hides the truth to prevent total political collapse. The citizens march for a dead man while the regime scrambles for survival.
Dictators manipulate the masses even in death. Expose the geopolitical theater at The WAU.
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