Supreme Leader Consolidates Power: Mojtaba Khamenei has unified Iran, filling the leadership void and gaining overwhelming domestic support, making regime change by the U.S. or Israel highly unlikely. Escalation Against Gulf Allies: Tehran is expected to intensify operations targeting U.S. installations and Gulf states, particularly the UAE, over its relationship with Israel. Limited Diplomatic Openings: … Continue reading Iran’s Supreme Leader Consolidates Power as U.S. Attempts Diplomatic Channels Amid Escalating Tensions