politics

Iran's government was built to sustain attacks on its leaders. Here’s how

Iran’s governing structure isn’t a one-man show – it’s a system, with power distributed throughout several layers of government. Born out of a revolution, it was built to sustain attack on its leaders, making it harder for adversaries to topple. CNN’s Kylie Atwood explains.

Iran's government was built to sustain attacks on its leaders. Here’s how

TL;DR

  • Iran's governing structure is a system with power distributed across several layers.
  • The system was born out of a revolution.
  • It was designed to sustain attacks on its leaders.
  • This makes it more difficult for adversaries to dismantle the government.