Obviously, Tehran has had some of his most senior leaders taken out in this war, including the supreme leader, including the head of the Revolutionary Guard, and this week the most senior security adviser in Ali Larijani. They say they have been prepared for this and they have several layers of individuals ready to replace leaders, and, so far, at least, no sign that the loss of these leaders has been fatal for the government. Their message, both from military and political officials, has been consistent, and that is this war was imposed on us, we didn't start this war, but now that it's started, we're going to fight and exact cost on Washington.
Author: Geoff Bennett, Reza Sayah
Published at: 2026-03-19 22:50:19
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