Former US Diplomat Issues Stark Warning on Potential Trump Action Against Iran
A former American ambassador has made a startling prediction that is causing serious concern in diplomatic circles. Dan Shapiro, who served as the United States envoy to Israel during the Obama administration, believes President Donald Trump could order an assassination attempt on Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, very soon.
Trump's Comments and Regional Moves Fuel Speculation
Shapiro points directly to several recent developments. President Trump publicly called for new leadership in Iran. Large protests continue to spread across Iranian cities. A United States Navy carrier strike group is expected to arrive in the region shortly. These factors together create a highly volatile situation.
The former diplomat suggests any military action might be presented as support for the Iranian people protesting their government. However, he delivers a crucial warning about the potential consequences.
A Dangerous Gamble with Unintended Results
Shapiro cautions that eliminating Khamenei would likely fail to achieve its stated goal. Regime change in Tehran would not automatically follow such an act. Instead, the power vacuum could be filled by Iran's powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This could lead to a more hardline and unpredictable Iranian leadership.
The warning comes amid already heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran. Shapiro's analysis suggests that a dramatic escalation, rather than a resolution, could be on the horizon. The international community is watching the situation with deep apprehension.
