The ‘Papillon’ of Iran: Shamkhani’s rise from the rubble amid US tensions
- Posted on February 25, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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The ‘Papillon’ of Iran: Shamkhani’s rise from the rubble amid US tensions
Khamenei’s trusted adviser, who survived an Israeli strike last year, shapes Tehran’s security strategies as tensions with the US mount.
