Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in power since 1989, has faced escalating protests due to economic hardships and government dissatisfaction. In response to rising tensions, the Trump administration launched military actions against Iran, aiming to eliminate perceived threats from its regime while Israel targeted Iranian leadership. Congressional Democrats criticized the strikes for lacking approval, while European leaders condemned Iran’s retaliatory actions and urged a return to negotiations.
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