Khamenei Faces Challenge as Israel Dismantles Iran's Military Core

Khamenei's grip weakens as Israel targets Iran's axis of resistance and nuclear capabilities simultaneously.

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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has ruled with an iron grip for over three decades, now finds himself facing the most critical challenge of his leadership as Israel escalates its aerial campaign deep into Iranian territory, openly targeting its nuclear program and senior military leadership.

The Israeli offensive has not only pierced Iran's airspace but also rattled the very foundations of the Islamic Republic's military and ideological structures. With Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz directly threatening Khamenei's life, saying he "cannot continue to exist," the threat is both existential and personal.