Trump’s ‘Worst Case’ Scenario in Iran, and the Most Expensive Primary in U.S. History

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  I'm Tracey Mumford.

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  Today is Wednesday, March 4th.

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  Here's what we're covering.

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  The Times has learned Iran is on the verge of selecting its next supreme leader to head the regime after the U.S.-Israeli attacks killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei over the weekend.

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  According to three Iranian officials, the frontrunner is Khamenei's son, Moshtaba Khamenei.

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  He's an influential but reclusive figure,

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  known for his close ties to the country's Revolutionary Guards.

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  One analyst in Tehran said that hardline supporters of Iran's government could back him quickly,

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  viewing him as picking up the mantle of his martyred father.

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  But a large portion of Iran could reject him for the very same reason,

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