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Malley: Khamenei's Death Could Shift Iran's Future

3/1/2026

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Summary

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Robert Malley discussed the potential death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and its implications.
He said such a change could alter Iran's trajectory but would not markedly shift its war strategy.
He criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s regime-change approach as unlawful and unnecessary.
He warned about failures of U.S. interventions in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya and expressed skepticism about Trump's call for Iranians to take control.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. invasion of Iraq on March 20, 2003, aimed to eliminate Saddam Hussein's regime under the pretext of disarming weapons of mass destruction. However, the invasion led to significant instability, with over 4,400 American deaths and countless Iraqi casualties. This intervention has had lasting effects on U.S.-Iran relations and continues to influence regional dynamics, as highlighted by Robert Malley's recent comments on regime change.

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Story summary

Robert Malley discussed the potential death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and its implications.
He said such a change could alter Iran's trajectory but would not markedly shift its war strategy.
He criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s regime-change approach as unlawful and unnecessary.
He warned about failures of U.S. interventions in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya and expressed skepticism about Trump's call for Iranians to take control.

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