Iran's leader 'entrusts' security chief to run country in case of war, assassination

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly established contingency plans to ensure the survival of the state in the event of war or his assassination. According to a New York Times report, Khamenei has entrusted top national security official Ali Larijani and a small group of aides to manage the country in such a crisis. The directives include creating four layers of succession for key military and government positions to prevent a power vacuum. These plans were formulated in response to potential attacks from the US or Israel that could eliminate Tehran's top leadership.