Iran appoints new IRGC chief within 60 days

The absence of Mojtaba Khamenei at his father’s funeral signals internal power struggles. Speculation points to a rapid appointment of a hardline IRGC leader to consolidate control before the next assembly elections.

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Implied probability (Yes)

70%

Closes

2026-09-04

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