{
  "id": 898165,
  "title": "Iran’s next opposition will come from inside its shrinking regime",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/irans-next-opposition-will-come-from-inside-its-shrinking-regime",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-14T18:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/08/14/iran-regime-islamic-republic-irgc-leadership-inner-circle/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Iran's political lexicon, the terms \"Khodi\" and \"Ghair-Khodi\" hold significant weight. Khodi refers to those who accept the revolution's boundaries and limitations as set by the leadership, while Ghair-Khodi denotes individuals who stray into areas deemed off-limits. Post the death of Supreme Leader Khamenei and the subsequent power shift, the concept of Khodi/Ghair-Khodi has undergone a transformation. The hierarchy has shifted from individual replacement to the replacement of a function. Mojtaba Khamenei's selection as the new Supreme Leader signifies a move towards a security-centric governance, where the IRGC plays a pivotal role in defining the parameters of leadership. The concept of Khodi has evolved into a narrower definition, where one not only must be loyal to the regime but also align with the security priorities of the IRGC. Meanwhile, those who oppose this emerging security-oriented regime – the Ghair-Khodi – do not necessarily have to be external opponents or radical reformists. They could be figures within the system who believe in a settlement, diplomacy, or economic stability over military confrontation. President Masoud Pezeshkian, despite his status within the system, embodies this new Ghair-Khodi as he navigates the delicate balance between civilian politics and the IRGC's growing influence.",
  "summary": "There is, in Iran’s political discourse, a pair of concepts known as “Khodi” (insiders) and “Ghair-Khodi” (outsiders). The distinction has never been a mere matter of words. Since the founding of the Islamic Republic, it has been a key instrument for defining the regime’s identity, protecting its boundaries and regulating the political arena from within. The Iranian regime has grounded its…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Iran’s next opposition will come from inside its shrinking regime",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/irans-next-opposition-will-come-from-inside-its-shrinking-regime-899420",
        "published": "2026-08-14T18:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}