8legs: Judiciary of iran

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Why hasn't the Iranian regime collapsed?

The Iranian regime has remained intact nine days into the war, with protests not yet materializing as opponents await U.S. moves.
Analysts attribute regime resilience to a hybrid governance model post-1979 revolution that outlasts leadership shocks.
The Supreme Leader oversees intelligence, the army, and other sensitive roles, ensuring centralized yet distributed authority.
The Assembly of Experts can theoretically remove the Supreme Leader but exercises limited practical interference.
The Guardian Council wields power over legislation and candidate eligibility, shaping political outcomes.
The judiciary, headed by the Supreme Leader's appointee, interprets conservative law and extends influence over society.
The Expediency Council advises the Supreme Leader and can resolve disputes between parliament and the Guardian Council.
Iran's military branches, Artesh and IRGC, are key to national security and regime preservation.
The IRGC controls the Basij and Quds Force, extending influence across regional proxies such as Hamas and Hezbollah.
Experts say the IRGC's wealth and hardline stance will influence the selection of the next Supreme Leader.
If the Supreme Leader dies, a temporary joint transfer of duties to the Chief Justice, President, and a Guardian Council member is expected until succession is determined.

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