US and Israel target Iran's leadership, risking prolonged regional war

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Joint US-Israeli strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, escalating regional conflict and signaling a push for regime change. The Iranian regime, built for survival with paramilitary backing, is expected to endure despite Khamenei's death, with a succession plan in place. The conflict threatens global energy supplies via the Strait of Hormuz and sets the stage for a prolonged war with significant geopolitical implications.


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