Iran witnesses nationwide anti‑regime protests and state resilience pledges after Supreme Leader Khamenei's death

Following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Iran saw a wave of coordinated anti‑regime operations launched by the PMOI Resistance Units. Over the course of a week, more than 30 actions were reported in cities across the country—including Tehran, Mashhad, Isfahan, Shiraz and Zahedan—targeting Revolutionary Guard bases, Basij centers, government buildings and propaganda billboards. Protesters burned portraits of Khamenei and other regime symbols, displayed slogans such as “Death to Khamenei” and “Neither Shah nor Mullah,” and set off explosions at municipal facilities.

At the same time, the Iranian government organized funeral processions and publicly vowed continuity and regional influence. Officials projected institutional resilience, emphasizing that the nation would maintain its “framework and alliances.” Prediction‑market data cited a low (3%) probability of a leadership vacuum by the end of 2026, though analysts noted heightened uncertainty about succession within the Assembly of Experts.

The dual developments highlight both internal dissent and the regime’s effort to present a unified front in the wake of a leadership crisis.