Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the long-serving Supreme Leader of Iran who defined the nation's political landscape for nearly four decades. Following his death in the opening stages of the recent conflict, his passing triggered a significant shift in regional power dynamics and the election of his successor. His elimination, whether attempted or achieved during the hostilities, remains a focal point in discussions regarding Iranian leadership and international diplomacy.
“And we might. But only if you will give up the sanctions, which are not killing us, even though they are.”