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Israel’s air strikes ‘aim to break foundations’ of Khamenei’s rule in Iran
Observers warn that destabilising regime risks causing chaos
20 June 2025 - 04:30
Israel's sweeping campaign of air strikes aims to do more than destroy Iran's nuclear centrifuges and missile capabilities. It seeks to shatter the foundations of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's government and leave it near collapse, say Israeli, Western and regional officials...
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