Regime Change in Focus: Iran Attack Aimed at Khamenei

02 March, 2026, 04:40 pm

Last modified: 02 March, 2026, 05:08 pm

Regime Change in Focus: Iran Attack Aimed at Khamenei

02 March, 2026, 04:40 pm

Last modified: 02 March, 2026, 05:08 pm

A dramatic shift in U.S. policy over the past several decades. After weeks of intense lobbying by long-time allies Israel and Saudi Arabia, Donald Trump launched a major military operation in Iran. The Washington Post claims that the primary objective of the attack was to remove Ayatollah Khamenei from power.

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