US Shifts Iran War Objectives After Counterattack: Mojtaba Khamenei May Find Relief
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US Shifts Iran War Objective: Mojtaba Khamenei Breathes Sigh of Relief
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News18•20-03-2026, 15:38
US Shifts Iran War Objective: Mojtaba Khamenei Breathes Sigh of Relief
•The US has changed its stated objectives in the ongoing 20-day war with Iran, moving away from regime change.
•US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clarified the 'real objectives' as destroying Iran's missile capabilities, industrial base, and navy, and preventing nuclear weapons acquisition.
•Previously, Trump had repeatedly stated his goal was regime change and installing a Supreme Leader of his choice.
•Mojtaba Khamenei, who became Supreme Leader, has not appeared publicly due to threats from Trump and Netanyahu; experts believe he can now breathe a sigh of relief.
•Despite the US shift, Pete Hegseth noted that US and Israeli objectives differ, implying Netanyahu might still target Mojtaba.
