US-Israeli Strikes Target Iran's Khamenei, Regime Change Unlikely

0:00What's up? I'm Corey, and these are your global headlines. U.S. and Israeli strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kaminay on Saturday March 1. Top U.S. officials are skeptical. This will spark a quick regime change, despite hopes of toppling the Theocratic government. President Donald Trump had listed ending Iran's repressive rule as a goal, alongside crippling its missiles and nuclear programs. On Sunday, he urged Iranian patriots to seize the moment and reclaim their country. Intelligence assessments share with the White House predict hard-line figures from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps or clerics will replace. Kaminay officials note the guard's deep loyalty through a vast patronage system, with no defections even during January's brutal protest crackdowns. Meanwhile, Iran's President Masoud Pizeskyin announced the Temporary Leadership Council, including himself, the Judiciary Head, and a Guardian Council. Prior to handle Supreme Leader duties, security officials warned against any secessionist

1:00moves amid the ongoing air attacks. Experts say real change would need guard rank and file to stand aside, but pessimism runs high that Washington backed opposition could take control. One strikes end. Trump mentioned reopening talks with Iran, signaling the government isn't seen vanishing anytime soon. A message from our sponsor supports today's story. Podcasts hit different when the sound comes from your pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense.