Why the Iranian regime will ‘not be overthrown by assassinations’

WorldPolitics
18 Mar 2026 • 5:50 PM MYT
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  • Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi stated that US-Israeli assassinations, including the killing of Ali Larijani, will not destabilise Tehran's strong political structure.
  • Araghchi told Al Jazeera that Iran possesses a robust political system with established political, economic, and social institutions.
  • He emphasised that the presence or absence of a single individual does not affect this solid structure.
  • The minister cited the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on 28 February as proof that the system continued despite a significant national loss.
  • Araghchi's remarks underscore Iran's confidence in the resilience and stability of its political framework against external threats.

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