Khameini is 86. No reason the next in line of the Shiite faction, which is the overwhelming majority of the populace, can’t step in after a resignation — and continue the same policies the Shiite populace wants.
Slight correction. The Iranian Constitution designates the head of the Shiite religion as supreme authority “for life”.
So the 2nd in line of the Shiites will need some special declaration of incapacity by Khameini to take over — and continue Shiite policies.
Make no mistake here. This is the overwhelming majority. There is no wandering around hating their own government (that they elected last year). If you want policy change, you’re going to have to order professional military officers to kill all, as in ALL, the civilians — which of course are orders that will be deemed unlawful.