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Who is running Iran? The regime's new strongmen
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In the third week of war, who is leading the country? And to what extent have those still in place been destabilised and weakened by the US and Israeli strikes on the country? A veil of mystery surrounds a man who remains out of sight: Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. Another figure, Ali Larijani, meanwhile appeared centre stage at a pro-government demonstration.