Neil Lazarus

The Death of the Ayatollah. Now what? The Supreme Leader has fallen. The streets of Tehran are silent, but the corridors of power are screaming. The Death of the Ayatollah. Now What? is a high-stakes, investigative limited series that explores the immediate aftermath of a power vacuum in the Islamic Republic of Iran. We move beyond the headlines to dissect the shadow plays, the constitutional crises, and the global ripples of a post-Khamenei world. What’s Inside the Series:The Succession Struggle: An inside look at the Assembly of Experts. Who are the frontrunners, and who are the dark horses waiting in the wings?The IRGC Factor: Will the Revolutionary Guard maintain the status quo, or is this their moment to transition from the "deep state" to the "only state"?Voices from the Underground: Exclusive interviews with activists, students, and everyday citizens dreaming of a "normal life" vs. the reality of the crackdowns.Global Aftershocks: How do Washington, Beijing, and Moscow pivot when their most complex Mid