The Iranian general directing some forces fighting to take Tikrit, whom I mentioned in Comment #31, is named Suleimani. Should Grand Ayatolla Khamanei die soon, I will be keeping my eye on his actions.
Khamanei is dying for sure...last stages of prostrate cancer...his main organs are shutting down. But they can keep from announcing his death indefinitely.
Suleimani will not act without the Iran leadership authority. ...currently he is leading this charge which will go to Mosul...and he easily gets followers because he's highly honored...AND feared by Muslims.
Suleimani....Once-shadowy commander running Iran's anti-ISIS operations in Iraq
