In the run-up to the US and Israeli attacks on Saturday, the US Central Intelligence Agency assessed that even if Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the operation, he would likely be replaced by hardline figures from the IRGC.
US officials in recent weeks have tried to strike a nuclear deal with Tehran.
Ahead Of Iran Attack, CIA Assessed Khamenei Would Be Replaced If Killed
Feb 28, 2026 | 2:13 PM
