💨 Abstract

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, faces his most significant challenge as Israeli airstrikes target Iran's military leadership and nuclear program. Khamenei must choose between escalating retaliation, risking further damage, or seeking a diplomatic solution that may compromise his nuclear ambitions. Throughout his tenure, Khamenei has suppressed internal dissent and built the Revolutionary Guard into a powerful military and economic force.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff