Israeli Minister Warns Iran's Khamenei Faces Saddam Fate Amid Escalating Strikes

Amid escalating conflict, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz issued a stern warning to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, suggesting he could face a fate similar to Saddam Hussein, as Israel continues air strikes on Iranian targets. Iran has condemned the attacks and criticized Western nations, particularly the G7, for failing to address what it terms Israel's blatant aggression, asserting its actions are in self-defense. Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly warned Khamenei that his regime's survival is at stake and urged negotiations, while also coordinating with U.S. President Donald Trump, who has intervened to prevent an Israeli assassination attempt on Khamenei. Khamenei, who has led Iran since 1989, now confronts his most severe crisis, with concerns growing over his physical survival and the future direction of Iran's regime amid internal factional struggles. The conflict has intensified fears of regime change, with Israel's targeted killings of senior Iranian figures highlighting their capability to threaten Iran's leadership, though Israel has not ruled out further actions against Khamenei himself. These developments underscore the deepening regional instability and the complex international diplomatic efforts to manage the crisis.