Assad’s collapse is a strategic crisis, exposing Tehran’s failed regional policy and signaling a shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics.
"There should be no doubt that what happened in Syria is the result of a joint American and Zionist plan." Khamenei reportedly noted.
Iran is pushing several narratives via state media, including blaming US and Israel for toppling Assad regime, and turning to Russia and other countries.
The fall of Assad may trigger a dynamic of internal unrest that challenges the regime more than anything has in the past.
Israel must redefine its mission as not just surviving Khamenei’s threats but neutralizing their source.
To provide security for Israel, it is not enough to work harder at deterrence. Khamenei’s deadline, the year 2040, demands a bold counter-strategy: dismantle his regime.
His remarks came after the ICC issued arrest warrants on Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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