By Amr Gohar
Washington DC, Two senior members of the Iranian opposition said attempts to transfer power to Mojtaba Khamenei following the reported death of Ali Khamenei would not prevent the collapse of Iran’s ruling clerical system.
Alireza Jafarzadeh and Ali Safavi, both officials of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), said the proposed succession reflects what they described as growing instability within Iran’s leadership.
In a statement released this week, Jafarzadeh argued that installing Mojtaba Khamenei as successor would be a “desperate attempt” to preserve the Velayat-e Faqih system, Iran’s clerical governing structure.
According to Jafarzadeh, internal divisions among Iran’s ruling institutions have intensified, and protests across the country show rising public opposition to the government.
“The chants of ‘Death to the Dictator’ heard in Iranian streets demonstrate that many citizens see no difference between the current leadership and any potential successor,” Jafarzadeh said.
Safavi echoed the criticism, saying the move would represent what he called a “hereditary system of power” rather than a political transition. He argued that many Iranians continue to demand fundamental political change.
Both opposition figures pointed to the program proposed by Maryam Rajavi, head of the NCRI, which includes a 10-point plan aimed at establishing a democratic and non-nuclear republic in Iran.
The plan includes the creation of a provisional government tasked with organizing free elections and overseeing a transition of power.
Safavi also referenced activities by opposition networks known as “Resistance Units,” which he said are challenging the government’s security apparatus, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Jafarzadeh and Safavi concluded by saying that political developments in Iran are entering what they described as a decisive phase, with opposition groups calling for a transition to democratic governance through elections.
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