Who is now at the helm of Iran’s administration following air raids that resulted in the demise of the nation’s ultimate authority and several high-ranking military and intelligence personnel? Our bureau chief for Iran and Iraq, Erika Solomon, elucidates the current understanding of the situation.
By Erika Solomon, Nikolay Nikolov, Jon Miller, Stephanie Swart, Rafaela Balster, Samuel Granados and Christina Shaman
March 3, 2026
