Iran's Khamenei Hides in Secret Bunker Amid Israeli Assassination Threats

Following recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites, the conflict between President Donald Trump and Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has escalated, with Iran mobilizing its military and proxy forces against Israel and the U.S. Khamenei has been moved to a highly secure, secret location guarded by an elite unit created to prevent assassination, amid fears of Israeli and American targeted strikes. Israeli attacks have killed numerous Iranian military officers and nuclear scientists, intensifying calls from Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz, for Khamenei's elimination to end the conflict. In response, Khamenei has suspended electronic communications, communicates through trusted aides, and has named successors both within the military and senior clerics to ensure a swift leadership transition if he is killed. Despite the severe impact of Israeli strikes, Iran has reorganized and launched daily counterattacks on Israel, while Trump has cautioned Iran to make peace or face more severe future attacks, maintaining military and strategic support alongside Israel. This precarious situation highlights the heightened risk of further escalation and assassination attempts in the volatile U.S.-Iran-Israel conflict.