‘Israel will not live to see another 15 years’ says Iran’s Supreme Leader
The Jewish Chronicle • • general
Key Points:
- Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the slain Supreme Leader, authorized negotiations with the Trump administration but reaffirmed hardline slogans like “Death to America” and “Death to Israel,” signaling continued ideological resistance.
- Despite ongoing talks, hardline supporters and IRGC members express deep mistrust toward any deal with the US, viewing the killing of their former leader as a rallying point for resistance and potential future legitimacy.
- Iranian dissidents and opposition figures feel betrayed by Western promises of support, fearing a deal would strengthen the regime’s hand to intensify crackdowns on civil society, with recent years seeing mass arrests, executions, and internet shutdowns.
- US officials emphasize that negotiations focus narrowly on security and nuclear non-proliferation, avoiding broader nation-building efforts, reflecting cautious engagement amid complex regional dynamics.