Iran’s Supreme Leader at Crossroads After U.S. Strikes, Says Policy Analyst


Iran’s Supreme Leader at Crossroads After U.S. Strikes, Says Policy Analyst
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is “facing a historic choice” following the U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, according to Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and a leading voice on U.S. policy toward Iran. Speaking in an interview after the strikes on Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, Dubowitz said the supreme leader must now decide whether to escalate militarily or return to the negotiating table. “Khamenei is at a crossroads,” Dubowitz said. “He can either double down on defiance and risk further devastation, or he can choose de-escalation and diplomacy. There’s no middle ground left after this.” The comments come amid growing tensions between Washington and Tehran after President Donald Trump confirmed that the U.S....