The US and Israel tried to topple Iran’s government. Six months on, new leaders are defying them
Summary
Six months after military strikes and efforts by the US and Israel to remove Iran’s government, Iran’s new leadership is firmly controlled by military generals and religious leaders. They show no trust in President Trump’s talks and threats, and they are prepared for a long conflict and to stop any unrest inside the country.Key Facts
- The US and Israel launched attacks to weaken Iran’s government six months ago.
- Iran’s top leaders now are mainly hard-line military generals and clerics.
- President Donald Trump hoped the attacks would bring more cooperative Iranian officials.
- Iran’s leaders do not trust negotiations with President Trump after two attacks happened during talks.
- Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary, Mohsen Rezaei, warned of strong retaliation if US sanctions and blockades continue.
- Hossein Taeb, linked to harsh crackdowns on protests, was named head of the Basij, a Revolutionary Guard militia.
- The younger Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei is Iran’s new supreme leader after his father was killed in the attacks.
- Iran is focused on preventing protests and unrest amid worsening economic problems.
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