Saudi Push Led to US-Israel Joint Strikes on Iran, Khamenei Killed: Report
Saudi Push Led to US-Israel Joint Strikes on Iran, Khamenei Killed: Report
- •"Operation Epic Fury" (US) and "Operation Roaring Lion" (Israel) were joint strikes on Iran, influenced by Saudi and Israeli lobbying.
- •Saudi Arabia reportedly pushed the US to join Israel in attacks, leading to the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- •Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman privately urged US President Donald Trump, while Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu publicly campaigned for strikes.
- •The combined influence led Trump to order a large-scale aerial operation, resulting in Khamenei's death and ending the "Second Revolution."
- •Iran is observing 40 days of national mourning; focus is now on selecting Khamenei's successor and heightened security.