Who Replaces Iran’s President Raisi? It’s the Wrong Question

The real issue is about the succession of the Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, who holds the real power in Iran

It’s easy to both downplay and overestimate the sudden and shocking death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. Many are wondering who will step into his shoes when Iran elects a new president and the implications for Iran, the Middle East, and relations with the US. But frankly, that misses the bigger picture. The real issue is abou…