Iran expert says Trump's 'war of choice' has morphed into a 'war of necessity'
Three weeks into the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, the conflict's end remains uncertain, with President Trump underestimating Iran's strategy to regionalize the conflict and close the Strait of Hormuz.
Pete Hegseth Taunts 'Disfigured' Iran Leader and His 'Rats'
The U.S. military has destroyed Iran's missile production facilities, leaving only existing stockpiles to counter, while Iran's leadership faces internal chaos and potential incapacity.
Iran Insists Supreme Leader Still Alive 'Everything Is Fine'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claims all high-ranking government officials remain alive following U.S. and Israeli strikes, contradicting reports of casualties including Supreme Leader Khamenei.
Iran's supreme leader dead at 86: Who was Ali Khamenei?
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei increasingly claimed divine authority, stating God spoke through him and positioning himself as God's representative on Earth while maintaining absolute control over Iran's state affairs for over three decades.
What to know about Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader
Khamenei has held supreme power in Iran since 1989, controlling the military, judiciary, media, and oil revenues while suppressing dissent through force and imprisonment.