The four cracks exposing the weakening of Khamenei’s Islamist state

Majid Mohammadi

Contributor

Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei speaking at a meeting with Iranian parliament members on 21 July 2024
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei speaking at a meeting with Iranian parliament members on 21 July 2024

As the Iranian state is determined to display its strength in the Middle East, not least by confronting Israel through its various proxies – it ultimately faces mounting challenges in sustaining its authority within its own borders.