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Golan Calls Khamenei Assassination Mistake, Cites Rise of Extremists
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Democrats party leader Yair Golan declared the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in February a mistake, stating it led to more extreme leadership in Tehran. He criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for setting unrealistic goals in the war against Iran and worsening Israel's strategic situation. Golan believes Israel was at its peak achievement against Iran in June 2025 and has deteriorated since. Polls indicate Golan's party is projected to win 89 seats in upcoming elections.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Yair Golan called the assassination of Ali Khamenei a mistake, leading to more extreme Iranian leaders.
- Golan stated that Iran's new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is controlled by an ultra-extremist security elite.
- He criticized PM Netanyahu for failing to topple Iran's regime and worsening Israel's strategic situation.
- Golan believes Israel's strategic peak against Iran was in June 2025, with a decline since February.
- Polls show Yair Golan's Democrats party winning 89 seats in upcoming elections.
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