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The precedent from June 1989, when Khamenei himself emerged as supreme leader despite not being widely viewed as a frontrunner, is a reminder that the outcome can defy expectations.

The selection process could move quickly, potentially concluding within a matter of days.

Militarily, however, the Islamic Republic has absorbed a severe blow.