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Iran remains a significant destabilizing force, with recent provocative remarks adding to the tension. An adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, jokingly suggested that Iran could assassinate Donald Trump at his Florida estate using a micro drone, targeting him in the privacy of his residence.
Iran’s Military Troubles
Keane characterizes Iran’s current predicament as a state of humiliation and disarray. He highlights that Iran’s military has suffered notable setbacks, including the loss of key nuclear scientists and the destruction of extensive nuclear infrastructure, mainly through Israeli strikes. The destruction of their nuclear program has impaired Iran's ambitions and set back their advancements by years.