Gary Bauer's End of Day Report

03-04-2026
So far, there are no signs of division among Iran’s rulers. In fact, they may have chosen a new Supreme Leader—Mojtaba Khamenei, who apparently survived the strike that killed his father, the late Ayatollah Khamenei. Some experts say Mojtaba Khamenei is a controversial choice—nepotism is never a good look, especially for a regime that overthrew a monarchy. In addition, he lacks the clerical experience generally expected of the supreme leader. But he is reportedly very close to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, which is the real power in the regime. In fact, new reports suggest that Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment isn’t a “done deal,” and the news of his selection may have been an attempt by the Revolutionary Guards to force his appointment.