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.
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.