“New” Khamenei to release first statement soon
Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, will today give his first statement since his father's death. His official Telegram channel announced this at noon on Thursday.
The statement is expected “soon”. It is unclear whether it will be a written statement or in video form, writes AFP.
The statement will discuss Ali Khamenei, the people's “role and obligations”, the army and the government.
“As well as the countries in the region and how to deal with enemies”, the post says.
Sources: Iran's regime maintains grip despite the bombardment
Iran's regime is not in any acute danger of collapse, but retains full control over the country and the Iranian people. This is despite the relentless bombing by the US and Israel that has been going on for almost two weeks and that Donald Trump has said that the war is “soon” over. This is shown by a plethora of fresh US intelligence reports, three sources tell Reuters.
When Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several commanders were killed on the very first day of the attack, Donald Trump called on the Iranian people to overthrow the regime. That has not happened. And according to the new intelligence reports, the successors have filled the roles adequately with continued control.
It is also unclear how the US and Israeli air strikes could bring down the government. A ground offensive is likely required to create the conditions for the Iranians to take to the streets, the sources say.
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