According to the newspaper, Khamenei has set up several lines of succession for key military and political positions, and has delegated decision-making to a small inner circle in the event of his assassination.
The information is based on interviews with high-ranking Iranian officials, members of the Revolutionary Guard and former diplomats.
Meanwhile, veteran politician and former Revolutionary Guard commander Ali Larijani has been given a central leadership role following last month's nationwide protests and heightened US threats. Larijani is also said to be leading war planning in the face of possible US attacks.
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