Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who led Iran with iron fist while confronting the US, will be buried

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader for over three decades, significantly transformed the nation into a regional power, often clashing with Israel and the United States. After succeeding Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989, Khamenei fortified Iran’s military, notably through the Revolutionary Guard, and supported various militant groups like Hezbollah and Hamas. His tenure saw Iran’s nuclear ambitions grow, despite international sanctions and a controversial nuclear deal. Khamenei’s leadership style and policies led to both domestic support and international tension, culminating in his death during the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran. His funeral marks the end of an era that reshaped Iran’s role in the Middle East. QUESTION: How might the changes in Iran’s leadership impact the country’s future relations with the United States and Israel?