Trump Ignores CIA Warning: Killing Khamenei Could Backfire

2026-03-01 - 13:38

Trump Ignores CIA Warning: Killing Khamenei Could Backfire President Donald Trump pushed for regime change in Iran, targeting Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, despite a CIA assessment warning it could make matters worse. The agency noted that if Khamenei dies, IRGC hardliners would likely take over — leaders focused on military power rather than diplomacy or