The mainstream media narrative about the Islamic regime in Iran is fundamentally flawed. They often portray the Islamic Republic of Iran as a single, unified entity. There is no unified regime. There are multiple distinct factions fighting for survival and control, ranging from bankrupt “moderates” to apocalyptic radicals. With Ali Khamenei gone and his successor missing, internal infighting is escalating to unprecedented levels. Here is the exact breakdown of the regime’s power structure that the press completely misses.