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Reading Khamenei: A 2013 Perspective Validated by the War on Iran

Reading Khamenei: A 2013 Perspective Validated by the War on Iran

The West usually incorrectly interprets the supreme leader’s messages. He, however, is much clearer about his position than other Iranian leaders. In sum, Khamenei does not oppose talks with the United States, but he distrusts US intentions. He is not driven by urgency and believes the burden is on Washington, not Tehran, to demonstrate good intentions.

‘The Weapon More Dangerous Than the Carrier’: Ayat.Khamenei’s Full Message to America

‘The Weapon More Dangerous Than the Carrier’: Ayat.Khamenei’s Full Message to America

In a sweeping address as Iran-US talks opened in Geneva, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered more than commentary—he drew the red lines. Rejecting any negotiation over Iran’s missile program, he warned Washington that “the strongest army in the world” could receive “such a slap that it cannot get back on its feet.” He described January’s unrest as a foreign-orchestrated “planned coup,” not a protest movement. And in a passage that captured global attention, he declared: “More dangerous than the carrier is the weapon capable of sending it to the bottom of the sea.” This is the full message—and what it means.

Broken Alliances: How US Policies Empower Extremism in the Middle East

Broken Alliances: How US Policies Empower Extremism in the Middle East

The withdrawal of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) from Manbij, influenced by the US, highlights unreliable partnerships in the Middle East and signifies a betrayal of Kurdish allies crucial in combating ISIS. This withdrawal has jeopardized regional security by empowering extremist groups like Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. Similar patterns were seen in Afghanistan, leading to a loss of trust in US commitments among allies. Such policies foster instability, challenge regional order, and necessitate a reassessment of US foreign strategy to build trustworthy alliances for lasting peace.