How robust is the Iranian state system?

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khameni killed in attacks by the United States and Israel on Saturday – huge crowds of mourners on the streets.

The complex process of selecting his successor is already under way.

So how does Iran work – and how robust are its state systems, now under attack?

Presenter: Rishaad Salamat

Guests:

Ibrahim Fraihat – Associate Professor in international conflict resolution at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies

Sanam Vakil – Director of the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House

Elijah Magnier – Military and political analyst