Iran's governing structure isn't a one-man show — it's a system, with power distributed thoughout several layers of government.
Born out of a revolution, it was built to sustain attack on its leaders, making it harder for adversaries to topple. CNN's Kylie Atwood explains.… pic.twitter.com/5IVP7NotAI
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