Shortly after his order for a new Middle East war, US President Donald Trump spoke of regime change in Iran, and around 48 hours later he offered negotiations to this same regime. So what is the goal of the US and Israel after the decapitation strike? One thing is clear: the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is the most existential shock yet for the Islamic Republic. That was apparently the plan. But when it comes to the ultimate strategic goal of Israel and the USA, no clear line has yet been identified, says Iran expert Hessam Habibi from the National Defense Academy to STANDARD.
