Iran’s intelligence ministry has issued a strong warning that foreign enemies are attempting to target Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, aiming to weaken the Islamic republic’s leadership and create widespread instability. Officials believe these efforts are designed to damage the country’s internal unity and challenge its national security structure during a sensitive time.
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Moreover, Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib said the United States and Israel are directly involved in planning assassination attempts and other aggressive actions against Khamenei. He stressed that any individual assisting such operations, knowingly or unknowingly, is enabling hostile powers seeking to exploit regional tensions against Iran.
Concerns have remained high since the recent 12-day war between Iran and Israel, during which Israeli strikes reportedly hit senior Iranian military officials, nuclear facilities, and residential locations. Authorities argue that these attacks aimed to weaken the state’s resilience, cause fear among citizens, and provoke public demonstrations against the leadership.
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There have also been reports that former US President Donald Trump blocked an Israeli plan to kill Khamenei due to fears of extreme escalation, while Israeli leaders suggested the move could have ended the confrontation completely. Meanwhile, both Washington and Tel Aviv continue warning of harsher measures if Tehran moves forward with its nuclear programme.
Khamenei, aged 86, has served as Iran’s supreme leader since 1989 and holds final authority over every major state decision, making his personal security essential for political continuity. Iranian leaders fear that any threat to him could trigger dangerous power struggles among powerful institutions and further damage regional stability.
Despite the ceasefire now in effect, tensions remain high as Iran promises to resist any external attempts to weaken its government, while foreign rivals insist they will act again if they believe Tehran is increasing nuclear activities. Both sides continue preparing for potential future confrontations, keeping the situation volatile.