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Iran: Killing Leaders Won't Shake System, Cites 'Strong Political Structure'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (Image: AFP/File)

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News18•18-03-2026, 08:35

Iran: Killing Leaders Won't Shake System, Cites 'Strong Political Structure'

•Iran asserts that targeted killings of its top leadership by the US and Israel will not destabilize its political system.
•Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized that Iran’s governance rests on institutions, not individuals, in an interview with Al Jazeera.
•Recent attacks killed prominent figures like Ali Larijani and Gholamreza Soleimani, but Iran insists its system remains resilient.
•Iran's confidence stems from its 'Mosaic Defense' strategy, a decentralized military doctrine preventing collapse from leadership losses.
•This strategy disperses command and operational authority, allowing provincial units to operate independently if central command is disrupted.

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