Khamenei’s death and war: How long had Iran been preparing for this moment?​on March 4, 2026 at 12:05 am

Khamenei’s long rule was defined by his firm opposition to the United States and Israel, and his policies expressed a worldview that saw those powers as threats to Iran’s independence. Khamenei’s long rule was defined by his firm opposition to the United States and Israel, and his policies expressed a worldview that saw those powers as threats to Iran’s independence.