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Sen. Lindsey Graham urged President Trump to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei during a Fox News interview, arguing it would embolden protesters as Iran faces nationwide demonstrations. He labeled Khamenei a modern-day Hitler and said action should ‘end this.’ Trump said the U.S. is weighing strong options in response to the crackdown, as hundreds have been killed and thousands arrested in the unrest.
An adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Ali Larijani, has cautioned against an impulsive response to recent Israeli airstrikes on Iran, emphasizing the need for strategic and rational actions. The strikes were in retaliation for Iran's missile attack on Israel, which followed the killing of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders. Larijani highlighted the importance of avoiding emotional reactions and praised past decisions for ceasefires, suggesting that a potential ceasefire could influence Iran's response.
Masoud Pezeshkian's surprising win in Iran's presidential election is unlikely to bring significant change due to his alignment with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's policies. Despite his moderate stance and promises to improve social freedoms and engage with the West, Pezeshkian's government will likely maintain the status quo, including assertive regional policies and strong ties with China and Russia. The conservative establishment's control over key power centers will limit his ability to enact deeper reforms.
Iranian nuclear scientist Mahmoud Reza Aghamiri stated in an interview that building an atomic bomb is not complicated for a country with high nuclear capabilities, emphasizing that Iran's nuclear capabilities are high. He also discussed the alleged ban on nuclear weapons by Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with experts arguing that no official fatwa has been issued. The interview sheds light on Iran's nuclear ambitions and the ongoing debate surrounding the country's nuclear program.
Secret files reveal that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), led by Qasem Soleimani until his death in 2020, has seized control of the country's economy through a network of front companies and strategic investments. The IRGC has been accused of terrorizing the West and targeting Iranian dissidents around the world. The organization is controlled by Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, and has grown in power since Soleimani's death.